Diet for inflammatory bowel disease

[Cath S]

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My puppy has just been diagnosed with the above. Has anybody had experience of this and what food would you recommend?

 

[JudyN]

I've no advice to give, but am glad you finally have a diagnosis, and hope you find a diet that works.

 

[RGC]

At least you’re closer to a comfortable feeding régime. Hope it all goes smoothly.

 

[JoanneF]

Chappie original in tins?

 

[Cath S]

Chappie original in tins?

Thanks - that what the vets are feeding him at the moment - it’s definitely on the list!

 

[JoanneF]

On paper, it looks like something you wouldn’t touch with a barge pole but for some dogs it is, literally, a life saver.

 

[Cath S]

On paper, it looks like something you wouldn’t touch with a barge pole but for some dogs it is, literally, a life saver.

Yeah I have read that about it. He wouldn’t eat it before but was ill so maybe off food anyway. If he eats it and it works then I am not changing. Just getting several options lined up!

 

[RGC]

Yeah I have read that about it. He wouldn’t eat it before but was ill so maybe off food anyway. If he eats it and it works then I am not changing. Just getting several options lined up!

Yes, have you ever had Lucozade when ill and then tried it when you’re well? Yuck! Give him our best.

 

[Cath S]

The vet has recommended Freddie stay on low fat diet. He is currently eating chicken, rice, carrots, broccoli and a few desert spoons of chappie original (4times a day) His appetite is excellent as he eats the lot. Acid reflux has only happened once in 2 weeks. He is putting on weight which is good. The only issue is the size of poohs has increased. They are firm and regular (best they have been in ages) My question is should I be concerned about the size of poohs? Other than that he is thriving and happy so I am thinking just to deal with it. I was just concerned because I always thought the more they poo the worse the food is? Reluctant to change what seems to work but don’t want to make his issues worse in the long run.

 

[JudyN]

If the food works for him, and his poos are firm, I wouldn't worry about their size at all, as long as you're not having to use carrier bags instead of poo bags. Sure, if you only gave him raw meat & bones they'd be smaller, but you know from experience that wouldn't be right for him.

 

[Cath S]

If the food works for him, and his poos are firm, I wouldn't worry about their size at all, as long as you're not having to use carrier bags instead of poo bags. Sure, if you only gave him raw meat & bones they'd be smaller, but you know from experience that wouldn't be right for him.

Thank you - was kind of thinking that but just wanted a bit of reassurance. Cx