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If your dog has a sensitive stomach, it may be hard to find the right food for them. Read on to find out what your should be feeding your dog's sensitive stomach.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
Has your dog been having digestion issues? It could be from dog food allergies.
Updated on October 23rd, 2025
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Updated on October 23rd, 2025
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Thanks for using Boop by Petco! The Science diet sensitive skin and stomach is quite good. I really like all the Nylabone products. I find that dogs really like them and they are fairly inexpensive. They also seem to help with cleaning the teeth a bit. Have a good day!
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I'm sorry to hear Winston is having these issues! A good first step is to schedule a vet visit for him to rule out any underlying conditions that could be causing his symptoms in addition to food. Your vet can also work with you on a food trial if it is suspected that a certain ingredient is the cause for the problem. For general sensitive stomach/skin, Science Diet has a formulation that addresses both. You want to make sure to gradually change the diet over a period of 7-9 days to avoid additional stomach upset, gradually adding in more of the new food. It can also take up to two months for a food trial to see results.
Updated on September 24th, 2025
A stool sample should be submitted to your veterinarian to rule out intestinal parasites. A dewormer may be necessary. Next, consider a 12-24 hour fast to rest her gastrointestinal tract. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte during this time. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. You can make a bland diet by mixing equal amounts of plain, cooked white rice with one of the following: boiled boneless/skinless chicken breast, cooked/drained ground beef, cooked/drained ground turkey or cottage cheese. Start with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase it. One half to one teaspoon of plain, canned pumpkin (NOT pie filling) can be mixed in with the food for some extra fiber once or twice daily. Feed bland until her stool is normal then gradually, over 7-10 days, switch her to her regular dog food. If the soft stool persists or worsens, a recheck with your veterinarian is recommended. You can then discuss a change in diet to a low residue or li
Updated on September 24th, 2025
Hi there. For dogs with food allergies, I always recommend feeding a prescription hypoallergenic diet such as Hills z/d or Purina HA if possible. With over-the-counter diets, cross contamination with other ingredients is common - so any of these foods may contain small amounts of chicken, even if this isn't listed as an ingredient. So depending on how sensitive Walker is, he could potentially react to almost any OTC food. A prescription hypoallergenic diet eliminates this risk, so you can be sure that he won't have a reaction :)
Updated on September 24th, 2025
I agree that it can be a challenge to find the right food for your dog - I have just been through this myself, and it's not easy! Wellness is a good brand, but it would seem that Alvin isn't tolerating it very well. It would help me to know a bit more about what exactly you're looking for, however in terms of general recommendations on foods that I like to recommend, I like the Science Diet and the Ideal Balance lines from Hills, as well as the WholeHearted foods. However, If Alvin truly has a food allergy, he will need to be on a prescription food that eliminates the common allergens (chicken, beef, wheat, corn). You might also look into Pro Plan Sensitive Skin and Stomach, as I think a lot of dogs tolerate that diet and do very well on it. Good luck!
Updated on September 24th, 2025