My senior GSD has recurring stomach issues, what's the cause?

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I have a GSD he’s 13 now and has always had a fairly sensitive stomach. Last year, early this year he had a few bouts that needed antibiotics..to which he always responds well. in March this year I started giving him probiotic tablets and he went 6 months with no problems. recently he has had 4 bouts in about 3 months..the last one only a week after the last one cleared (no AB).He show no signs of being ill, still wants to eat and go out...worried there may be some underlying cause? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | neutered | 39 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

There very well could be something else going on based on his age and the frequency of his episodes. Your vet can start with another fecal exam to make sure there are no parasite or bacteria. You may want to try a food trial of a hypoallergenic diet incase it is due to a food allergy. Older pets can get an inflammatory bowel or pancreatic problem and a diet change is a good test. They can also do bloodwork to check for any endocrine diseases such as Addison's. An ultrasound is also an option to look at the intestines and measure the thickness or look for a mass to see if a biopsy is warranted.

My senior GSD has recurring stomach issues, what's the cause?

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