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Bos · 10-24-2014, 04:03 PM

I have found the cause of the chronic diarrhea! It was the Royal Canin he was eating. For some reason B's tummy stopped tolerating it and it gave him diarrhea even though he was on it since he could eat kibble. We're now on Hills Gastrointestinal with hopes of transitioning him over to Hills for small breed. It's been several days and no diarrhea!

Little guy can even enjoy treats again. If anybody is having trouble with RC or diarrhea then think about giving Hill's a try.

BeckhamLuv · 10-24-2014, 04:10 PM

Awesome! I am glad your little one is better now!

I have not had problems with Royal Canin but if Beckham doesn't feel well one day and has those symptoms I will definitely consider Hill's.

Yorkiemom1 · 10-25-2014, 07:10 AM

Wonderful! Regardless of what you feed your baby, if he develops an intolerance to it, it must be changed! How fortunate you were able to hit the mark and find something that your baby can tolerate, so quickly! Excellent!

Nancy1999 · 10-25-2014, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bos

I have found the cause of the chronic diarrhea! It was the Royal Canin he was eating. For some reason B's tummy stopped tolerating it and it gave him diarrhea even though he was on it since he could eat kibble. We're now on Hills Gastrointestinal with hopes of transitioning him over to Hills for small breed. It's been several days and no diarrhea!

Little guy can even enjoy treats again. If anybody is having trouble with RC or diarrhea then think about giving Hill's a try.

If your dog needs to be on a special gastrointestinal diet, you probably should be very careful what types of treats you are feeding him. What type of treats are you feeding?

Bos · 10-25-2014, 08:59 AM

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If your dog needs to be on a special gastrointestinal diet, you probably should be very careful what types of treats you are feeding him. What type of treats are you feeding?

I don't know that he needs to be on a GI diet. I'm going to try to transition him to non prescription food when this bag starts getting low. He gets bits of apple, chicken breast, or these organic biscuit things I found.

Nancy1999 · 10-25-2014, 09:21 AM

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I don't know that he needs to be on a GI diet. I'm going to try to transition him to non prescription food when this bag starts getting low. He gets bits of apple, chicken breast, or these organic biscuit things I found.

Is their any skin on the chicken breast, skin is high in fat and can cause diarrhea, also processed lunch meats are high in salt and sometimes fat. Remember, that the word organic has little meaning in the pet food industry, they are trying to make some of the same laws that they have for human foods, but right now it has no meaning. Even in the human food industry all organic means, is that natural forms of fertilizers have been used, like manure, instead of the individual ingredients of manure like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Natural fertilizers are thought to be better for the earth, but that doesn't mean they make healthy or safe food. For some companies, it's just a "buzz" word. In human foods, no chemicals are used on the crops for controlling insects, but this doesn't mean that the organic biscuits don't have other things that could cause a problem. Remember, no seeds or stems of apples, and not too much, some people suggest peeling the apple.

They word organic may now have some legal definition in the pet food industry, last time I checked it didn't, but it sounds like it means the same as with human foods.

Wylie's Mom · 10-25-2014, 10:00 AM

RC changed their formula - so maybe that's why his tummy got irritated...? Glad you found something that works!

Bos · 10-25-2014, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Is their any skin on the chicken breast, skin is high in fat and can cause diarrhea, also processed lunch meats are high in salt and sometimes fat. Remember, that the word organic has little meaning in the pet food industry, they are trying to make some of the same laws that they have for human foods, but right now it has no meaning. Even in the human food industry all organic means, is that natural forms of fertilizers have been used, like manure, instead of the individual ingredients of manure like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Natural fertilizers are thought to be better for the earth, but that doesn't mean they make healthy or safe food. For some companies, it's just a "buzz" word. In human foods, no chemicals are used on the crops for controlling insects, but this doesn't mean that the organic biscuits don't have other things that could cause a problem. Remember, no seeds or stems of apples, and not too much, some people suggest peeling the apple.

They word organic may now have some legal definition in the pet food industry, last time I checked it didn't, but it sounds like it means the same as with human foods.

Boiled boneless skinless chicken breast with nothing on it. No spices, no salt, no pepper. He seems to be doing well with his organic biscuits. He also never had problems with any treats before.

Bos · 10-25-2014, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

RC changed their formula - so maybe that's why his tummy got irritated...? Glad you found something that works!

Thanks! Me too! It has been a painful few months for both of us.

Nancy1999 · 10-25-2014, 03:11 PM

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Boiled boneless skinless chicken breast with nothing on it. No spices, no salt, no pepper. He seems to be doing well with his organic biscuits. He also never had problems with any treats before.

Great, it sounds like you know what your doing, just wanted to make sure it wasn't any of these other things. Hope he continues to do well!

matese · 10-25-2014, 07:37 PM

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Great, it sounds like you know what your doing, just wanted to make sure it wasn't any of these other things. Hope he continues to do well!

I LOVE your avatar hilarious

matese · 10-25-2014, 07:38 PM

Great you lil boy is on track now, and thanks for the heads up on the hills.

Nancy1999 · 10-26-2014, 07:16 AM

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I LOVE your avatar hilarious

Ha ha, thanks, and Happy Halloween!

ladyjane · 10-26-2014, 07:51 AM

OP, I just read your previous posts about your puppy. Hopefully the new food is the answer, but if the diarrhea comes back I would suggest you have the vet check for giardia again. Often it is very hard to catch....it definitely should be a very fresh stool sample.

If it is a food intolerance, my guess (and I am not a professional, just sharing my experience) is that another regular food may cause the same issues. He very well could have IBD. I have a pup that used to have intermittent diarrhea and funky stools....we put him on Hill's Ultra Z/D and he is fine now. Another pup with a diagnosed case of IBD is on home cooked food. She had a scope done, so I know exactly what she has. There are a lot of tests that can be done with these pups....I would suggest that if the diarrhea comes back, you discuss with your vet the GI panel that is sent to Texas A&M.

Hopefully, the food has fixed it, but in my experience, I have never had one food affect a pup in such a way. (not suggesting it was not the food...just sharing my personal experience.

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Good luck!

Rhiannon224 · 10-26-2014, 07:58 AM

My DaVinci has a sensitive tummy and has had diarrhea problems in the past. He was on a Prescription diet for years until a few years ago when he decided he no longer wanted to eat the RX food. I switched him to a grain free diet and he's been doing great. Even with the RX food I found him to still have problems with gas and occasional vomit. As I started reading about nutrition and dogs I read the list of ingredients on the RX food and it had too many questionable ingredients, i.e. corn, grains, and gluten. He's been on Castor and Pollux Organic grain free and the tummy troubles went away. I am currently in the process of transitioning him to Fromm grain free and he's tummy is doing great! The only reason for the change in food this time is because he's been eating the puppy's food and he gained 3 oz in a week so I decided it best to get them both on a food for all life stages because they eat each other's food. I started the switch on Friday and everyone is doing great!

10-24-2014, 04:03 PM	#1
Bos Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: San Antonio Posts: 22	Success! I have found the cause of the chronic diarrhea! It was the Royal Canin he was eating. For some reason B's tummy stopped tolerating it and it gave him diarrhea even though he was on it since he could eat kibble. We're now on Hills Gastrointestinal with hopes of transitioning him over to Hills for small breed. It's been several days and no diarrhea! Little guy can even enjoy treats again. If anybody is having trouble with RC or diarrhea then think about giving Hill's a try.

10-25-2014, 10:00 AM	#7
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	RC changed their formula - so maybe that's why his tummy got irritated...? Glad you found something that works! __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

10-25-2014, 07:38 PM	#12
matese Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: E.Stroudsburg, Pa. Posts: 68,974	Great you lil boy is on track now, and thanks for the heads up on the hills. __________________ Joan, mom to Cody RIP Matese Schnae Kajon Kia forever in my A House Is Not A Home Without A Dog

10-26-2014, 07:51 AM	#14
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,467	OP, I just read your previous posts about your puppy. Hopefully the new food is the answer, but if the diarrhea comes back I would suggest you have the vet check for giardia again. Often it is very hard to catch....it definitely should be a very fresh stool sample. If it is a food intolerance, my guess (and I am not a professional, just sharing my experience) is that another regular food may cause the same issues. He very well could have IBD. I have a pup that used to have intermittent diarrhea and funky stools....we put him on Hill's Ultra Z/D and he is fine now. Another pup with a diagnosed case of IBD is on home cooked food. She had a scope done, so I know exactly what she has. There are a lot of tests that can be done with these pups....I would suggest that if the diarrhea comes back, you discuss with your vet the GI panel that is sent to Texas A&M. Hopefully, the food has fixed it, but in my experience, I have never had one food affect a pup in such a way. (not suggesting it was not the food...just sharing my personal experience. ) Good luck! __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

10-24-2014, 04:10 PM	#2
BeckhamLuv Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Miami,FL Posts: 26	Awesome! I am glad your little one is better now! I have not had problems with Royal Canin but if Beckham doesn't feel well one day and has those symptoms I will definitely consider Hill's.

10-25-2014, 07:10 AM	#3
Yorkiemom1 Rosehill Yorkies Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 9,462	Wonderful! Regardless of what you feed your baby, if he develops an intolerance to it, it must be changed! How fortunate you were able to hit the mark and find something that your baby can tolerate, so quickly! Excellent!

10-26-2014, 07:58 AM	#15
Rhiannon224 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: South Florida, USA Posts: 64	My DaVinci has a sensitive tummy and has had diarrhea problems in the past. He was on a Prescription diet for years until a few years ago when he decided he no longer wanted to eat the RX food. I switched him to a grain free diet and he's been doing great. Even with the RX food I found him to still have problems with gas and occasional vomit. As I started reading about nutrition and dogs I read the list of ingredients on the RX food and it had too many questionable ingredients, i.e. corn, grains, and gluten. He's been on Castor and Pollux Organic grain free and the tummy troubles went away. I am currently in the process of transitioning him to Fromm grain free and he's tummy is doing great! The only reason for the change in food this time is because he's been eating the puppy's food and he gained 3 oz in a week so I decided it best to get them both on a food for all life stages because they eat each other's food. I started the switch on Friday and everyone is doing great!