My shih tzu's digestive tract is fine-no gas etc. BUT she eats her poop :( --will this really help?
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I've never heard of this stopping a dog from eating poop. There is stuff you can get to feed your dog so she won't eat HER OWN poop. Check with the pet store or vet. However, if she likes any dog's poop, no one really knows how to curb this easily.
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I dont know if it will help with that. It helps the dog digest its food. I think there is a psecific product made to stop dogs from eationg their own poop, but I dont know the name of it.
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I have a female blue nose pitbull. She has really bad skin allergies and hives up. We tried everything even putting her on hypoallergenic shots once a week from the vet. Switching to dog foods sensitive to allergies didn't work either. The only success came from feeding her to 100% home made food. She has not had an outbreak for a year now. I can't say that this product is the solution, but I can say it's been part of the recipe for a year. We feed her meat, veggies, multivitamins for dogs, and salmon oil all mixed. I'm happy to share more info with you, just email me chrism987@gmail.com. I am not a vet, or an expert in animal care of any kind. I just went through a lengthy process of trial and error and found a solution that works for my dog.
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No our bones and poop disappeared almost immediately. Try tic tacs. We played with the dog for a while but that was it...All I can say is maybe try to recreate them from play dough and let it harden. Good luck in your search... that may work...
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My English bulldog didn't have any type of condition but it's worth a try. Probiotics are good for their digestive system.
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All depends on what's causing the odor -- my Lulu lost most of her teeth in two annual vet trips, so we saw a big improvement using Tropiclean right away. I found her as a 10 y/o puppy mill mom rescue. She'd never had good vet care or decent nutrition, so her teeth suffered. Give Tropiclean a month. Change the water every day. Also try the Tropicare Mint Breath Foam. Your dog will lick it off your hand. It's slightly sweet, so dogs love it. If the smell isn't all gone, see the vet. Could be something that needs deeper attention. Good luck!
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On their website it says you should slowly introduce it to their diet. It suggests mixing in a small amount with their kibble for one or two days and then replacing one of their feedings with the honest kitchen food and eventually both feedings with honest kitchen. I'll be honest with you I did not even think about it when we did the switch and we went cold turkey from kibble to honest kitchen. I noticed two things when I did the switch first the dogs absolutely loved the new dog food but the second issue was that they were pooping more frequently because of the drastic shift in their diet. It's evened out now and everything is fine but I would recommend slowly introducing it.
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Hi Deborah. I haven't used this product in a while but it did seem like I was going through a tub about every 3.5 - 4 weeks. I have two labs 70 and 65 lbs so they needed more because of their weight. I must say I didn't see a HUGE improvement with my one dog but a friend of mine swears by this product. When I did use it, I mixed it with their food and my dogs ate it right up. It's worth a try since it has a lot of other good "stuff" in it for them!! Good luck and let me know if you see any improvement!!
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Just seeing this post, but my GSD also has EPI. The odor comes from the enzyme powder and I've found that as your dog get used to the enzymes, the foul odor diminishes. I would join the EPI forum to ask your question. I think the probiotics would be generally positive for the gut however.
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We have two Westies and unfortunately after using Newman's food for about a year we realized that the food was too rich for their digestive systems. We confirmed that with our vet. Hope this was helpful.
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I think it's good for a little extra fiber/roughage -- helps with good poops. Also, they do eat grass when they have the chance... it's such a small amount added to the food, that I wouldn't be concerned about it. It's still the only wet food I buy.
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"I use this product for my adult German Shepherd who has pancreas problems. This is a supplement to the deficiency in his enzymes and avoids soft stools and diarrhea. Call the company and ask them this question. They were very helpful when I spoke with them. If a phone number is not on the jar, you can get it from the internet. Check with your vet regarding any supplements for your puppies.Mary Anne
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Truth is I've only ever used the gas defense not the bowel support so I can't comment on the latter. Also I haven't been very consistent with it either but it does help.if you only suffer with gas and no other problem then try the gas defense. Hope I helped.
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Labs (including my own) are notorious for ingesting inappropriately large pieces of whatever they're chewing. I really have to watch him with any rawhide - a couple of times almost had to Heimlich him before he gagged it up. If your dog displays any signs of lethargy or distress eliminating, definitely get him to the vet to x-ray his stomach. Most of these products have warnings about the dangers of such incidents. Thanks for the heads-up though...my guy may need to live without them, even though it looks like something he'd enjoy!
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I purchased this product along with probiotics and enzyme chews to help my pet with bad breath and gas. I also changed my dog's dog food to Taste of the Wild wet and kibble. I give her papaya, blueberries, apples, coconut oil and broccoli on occasion. She is walked everyday and is very, very healthy. She doesn't have itchy skin. Try the product along with other changes to your dog's diet. Try Earthbath Hot spot & Itch Relief, too. I put in the refrigerator.
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Would be good if you could expand on what you mean by body odor. If the odor is a yeasty smell, then yes, this will help to some extent, but candida (yeast) is a much bigger issue than a probiotic can solve. Diet changes are important if that is the problem. I won't go into it here, no reason if that isn't your dog's problem. As far as just regular old 'dog smell', it has been my experience that a proper diet (raw or at least a high quality grain free) go a long way in eliminating that, too. Diet can also keep nasty dog breath to a minimum. I hope you get things figured out! Good luck!
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Sorry, I don't know the answer to that question. I would imagine that if your dog has bad breath due to dental issues or due to some other health problem; i.e., stomach issues, it might not be very effective. I just use it hoping that it will help keep my dogs' mouth in better health and have no way of knowing if it is helping or not. It's just part of his usual dental hygiene program. Good luck!
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From my experience after eating the medicine the dog will go to the activities in a normal fashion. The next day or two you might see that your dog will be happier and more active. If you care to inspect the turds you might see worms maybe. The thing is your dog might need a follow up dose. Its cost about 65 where i live for the lab work alone just to check the stool sample so just be aware