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Cayenne
Posted by Mistie (Augusta, Ga) on 07/25/2009
cayenne for dogs? I'm sold on trying cayenne on myself! But a quick question: can you use it on dogs? Of course I'd use it in capsule form for them. My dog has issues with stomach upset. I know that most human foods are ok for dogs. But I also know that some of the best food for humans can kill a dog within 24 hrs: grapes.
Yogurt
Posted by Jane (Seattle, Washington/USA) on 05/04/2009
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Not sure what brand you are using, but be sure that the yogurt doesn't contain artificial colors, preservatives or artificial sweeteners like sucralose. I feed my dogs organic plain yogurt (no added sugars or fruit), just mix it in to the food. They love it.
Yogurt
Posted by Lindsey (Owosso, Michigan) on 05/04/2009
I have a 5 year old Lab mix and 2 American Bulldogs. I have heard that feeding them yogurt is okay for their stomachs and helps with possible vomiting and stomach upset. I've tried this and they LOVE it but I've fed them the ____ brand usually strawberry banana flavor. Should I use just plain yogurt and how much? The lab mix weighs about 65 lbs and the 2 american bulldogs weigh about 85 and 90 lbs and they're almost a year old. I feed them twice daily about 2 cups per feeding. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Water-Soaked Kibble
Posted by Deirdre (Atlanta, GA) on 04/17/2009
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My husband's friend Mark was visiting us last week from Canada when I happened to mention that our 15 year old dog Max had started throwing up recently about 10-20 minutes after eating. Mark has 2 german shepherds and had learned from a g.s. breeder that kibble can cause dehydration. He recommended that I soak the kibble in water or broth for 5-10 minutes before feeding it to Max.. long enough to make each piece very soft. I do this now before every meal (add about an inch of water to the bottom of the bowl) and Max no longer vomits after eating. Canned pumpkin was another good remedy that stopped the vomiting. See my earlier post under Pumpkin.
Pot-Bellied Calf
Posted by Kathleen Thomas (Mankato, KS) on 04/13/2009
Keep the calf on a good quality grain and free chioce hay. Alfalfa hay is best starting with a small portion and then slowly go to only alfalfa and grain. The pot belly will diminish as the calf matures. The calf needs quality forage now to grow and the pot belly is an indication of the tremendous needs the calf is trying to fill. It cannot get the nutrients and energy it needs from only hay at a young age and in fact by removing grain and adding more hay the belly will enlarge and the calfs rate of growth will slow even more. You can add calf milk replacer to her grain or mix in a bucket giving her needed nutrients. Keep her on a free chioce grain ration and you will see a difference. These babies need time and lots of concentrated feed.Have faith I have raised thenm for 35 years.
Pumpkin
Posted by Deirdre (Atlanta, GA) on 03/27/2009
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My dog Max turned 15 at the beginning of March... He's a german shepherd mix, about 55 pounds. I have mentioned him on Earth Clinic in a number of posts. Recently he started to throw up about 20 minutes after eating his breakfast. I had been adding 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric to his morning breakfast bowl and figured that must be the cause and stopped it. Still he threw up. So then I decided to add a heaping spoonful of canned pumpkin to his breakfast kibble. This took care of his problem immediately -- no more vomiting. I also now add a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin to his evening meal as well, along with 1/8 teaspoon of turmeric since the turmeric helps him so much with dementia and arthritis. Hope this helps someone with a similar issue!
Yogurt
Posted by Joan (Boca Raton, FL) on 03/19/2009
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I use PLAIN YOGART. My vet recommended it and the stomach noises have gone away and no more loose stools. My yorkie has colitis and it is gone. I give him 1 teaspoon in the morning.
Pot-Bellied Calf
Posted by Arlene (Fentress, Tx/USA) on 02/17/2009
What is ACV? My calf is nursing off an adopted mother cow who has her own calf and they all eat out of a 20% molasses tub and I feed them hay since we are in a drought and there is no grass. Could the tub be causing the problem?
EC: ACV = Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sandy (Edmotnon, Alberta Canada) on 01/25/2009
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I have two Shih Tzu and one has chronic IBS. I have tried pills, diet vet after vet. The most effective solution is a high protein dog food (all natural products and no by products) along with one can of tuna and sweet potatoes mashed together. She also gets one probiotic capsule with yogurt.
In her water I put one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar. So far this is the only thing that has worked. She does have the odd flare up but for the most part she is much better.
Pot-Bellied Calf
Posted by Debbie (Newcomerstown, USA) on 11/01/2008
She was getting 'sweet feed', a mix I buy at feed store, will get her off of it. Also read where someone was mixing 2 teaspoons of ACV in with a bottle of milk, I am going to give her a bottle tonight, if she will still take on, & see if this helps also. Thanks to everyone who responded.
Pot-Bellied Calf
Posted by Catherine (Wellington, New Zealand) on 10/26/2008
What sort of grain is calf eating? .. not a natural food for herbivores, try omitting and feeding only grass and hay. Cheers.
Pot-Bellied Calf
Posted by Leo (Pittsburg, California) on 10/25/2008
Get her off the grains.
Pot-Bellied Calf
Posted by Debbie (Newcomerstown, USA) on 10/24/2008
Daisy, 6 mo old calf, mom died giving birth, so I had to bottle feed her & love her. now her belly looks pot-bellied, she is off bottle & eats grain , grass, & hay. How do I get rid of pot belly? Also, she is not as big as other calves her age. I would appreciate any ideas! I love my Daisy!!!
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Max (Denver, CO USA) on 10/05/2008
I think 1/4 cup may be a bit too much. I take a tablespoon. I think for a dog, based on weight it should be less. Or at most the same.
Aloe Vera Juice
Posted by Laure (Middletown, CT, USA) on 09/27/2008
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My dog Kodi (10 years-old) has had a sensitive stomach and she even has an allergy to gluten so I buy her special dog food without gluten in it. What she has from time to time is stomach gurgles and reflux vomiting. I give her aloe vera juice, which I take also for my digestion problems. I give her 1/4 cup of juice per day until she is better, that is when there is no more hint of stomach gurgles. I have been trying to give it to her on a regular basis, but she does not always want it so I don't force her.
Dietary Changes
Posted by Ann (Cranford, New Jersey) on 09/24/2008
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I have an aging German Sheppard mix, about eleven years old. He was vomiting bile every night and ruined my kitchen cabinet with the stomach fluid that he was bringing up nightly. After trying many over the counter products, herbal supplements, food changes, feeding position changes etc. I was at my wits end. After receiving a suggestion from a friend, I decided to try splitting his food ration into two meals. Half in the morning and half at night. Lo n behold, it worked. I now can replace my kitchen cabinet and it will not be ruined by the critter leaving a puddle of bile next to it every night. He just could not eat that much in one feeding. Poor dog. It's a good thing his mom finally woke up n got his feeding right.
Sweet Potato
Posted by S. (Ohio, USA) on 08/12/2008
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My dog has a very sensitive stomach it use to gurgle all the time and he often got sick. He can't eat many foods and treats. I recently found All Natural Sweet Potato treats and his stomach has been fine since. No more noises and he loves them. I am wondering if veggie treats can be made in a dehydrator, if anyone has done this please let me know. Thanks.
EC: Yes, you can dry vegetables in a dehydrator. Let us know if you try it!
Intestinal Problems
Posted by Julie (Las Vegas, Nevada) on 04/18/2008
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My cat was vomiting all the time. A lady told me about Royal Canin cat food; they have a formula Special 33, which is for intestinal problems. It worked!
Yogurt
Posted by Indira (Miami, FL) on 07/27/2007
Yogurt: for dogs.... i just wanted to know what kind of yogurt... are you refering to normal supermarket yogurt, which humans eat?. or is it a different yogurt. i just want to know what kind of yogurt for dogs that vomit?
Yogurt
Posted by Amy (Odenville, AL) on 08/09/2006
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My dog was having stomach problems; gas, weight loss, eating grass and vomiting. After about a week, we had blood tests and a complete exam with the vet, who could not say what was wrong. No parasites or worms, no organ problems. At wit's end, I thought about probiotics and yogurt helping people's stomachs. I checked, and yogurt is safe to feed dogs. My dog eats at least 4 tablespoons of yogurt per day and has not had any more problems; even his weight is back to normal. It is his favorite "treat" and my other dogs get it every day too!
Dietary Changes
Posted by Lana (Mishmar HaEmek, Israel) on 07/30/2007
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My 6-1/2 year old dog started vomiting daily. This went on for months, though she didn't seem to be suffering in any way. Every vet I consulted said there was nothing wrong with her and that I needed to buy her a better grade of food, so I did, but she continued vomiting. Finally I decided to get her a dry food for senior dogs, even though she wasn't strictly a senior yet - and it worked instantly! The higher quality regular brands were just too rich for her to digest. Maybe this will work for others too.
