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glinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Mar-05-10 10:54 PM
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Question about Low Residue Diet for Dogs
Edited on Fri Mar-05-10 10:55 PM by glinda
One of our dogs ate high end/well respected (or so they say) dog food that was supposed to be Rabbit. It had pork mixed in it. She almost died from pancreatitis.
Since then she has been on Iams Low REsidue diet (blech*) with Monsanto's ethoxoquin in it. (poison????)
I want to feed her something else. Anyone know of a low residue dog food that is healthy? I prefer to not make home made as I have ten pets and several of them get meds and subQ for kidney failure and stuffs so my time is really booked.
Thanks.
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-06-10 09:00 PM
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1. There are alternatives.. Low residue means low protein..
http://community.dog.com/forums/p/77408/602594.aspx

Eagle pack makes two nice senior formulas---good protein level, moderate fat, and as ottoluv mentioned, low fiber.

Enhanced maturity formula: http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/SP_EnhMaturity.html

Holistic Select Senior formula: http://www.eaglepack.com/Pages/HS_SeniorCare.html

Both are a bit higher in kcals than the Iams low residue, so she may feel a bit more satisfied, as well.
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http://www.eaglepack.com/EP_PetHealth.html

Food Intolerance/Sensitive Digestive Systems—
Food intolerance, sensitive stomach, IBD, IBS, Cystitis, Colitis, Pancreatic Insufficiency, Pancreatitis, diarrhea, vomiting food & bile: While science does not fully understand the causes, the nutrition approach to resolving these problems is the same. Understand the problem(s) can return, regardless of formula fed. If it does return, use our Holistic Solution™ powder (link) for life.

“…lifelong bouts of bloody diarrhea, loose stools…I have been to 9 vets and no one has an answer”, said one owner. Others say their pet vomits or has frothy throw up at least once a week, or they bemoan how much gas a Great Dane can pass…”clears the room”, said one owner. “My dog has IBD”, said another. Some of these issues may be diet related or your pet may have worms, parasites, or a blockage. You will want to have your pet’s stool checked.

Science suggests several approaches for managing diarrhea associated with the listed issues. Highly digestible, l1ow residue foods, fiber enhanced foods and elimination foods i.e. a single protein and carbohydrate diet and foods that reduce intestinal irritation / inflammation. When feeding, divide the daily amount fed into 3-4 meals daily. The following Eagle Pack diets** combine the 4 approaches, and excel in these areas:

Dogs
Natural Formula—for dogs with sensitive tummies, loose stools, mild diarrhea, and persnickety digestive systems. This diet has worked well for GSD, Boxers.
For all other issues detailed above…
Enhanced Maturity Formula
Holistic Select® Anchovy, Sardine & Salmon Meal Formula with Oatmeal
Holistic Select® Duck Meal & Oatmeal
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glinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-07-10 12:35 AM
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2. Thanks. I will research them tomorrow. She needs something definitely with more calories
as she has lost a bit of weight and she cleans her plate clean. She had successful cancer surgery before she ate the bad petfood and I have a hunch she could benefit from getting off of Iams. Thanks so much.
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BrklynLiberal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-07-10 06:35 PM
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3. Pls let me know how this works out for you...
Sending lots of good wishes and positive energy your way
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glinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Mar-08-10 12:48 AM
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4. thanks. will do.
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