My dog has IBS. What natural alternatives are there to prednisone?

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have had our GSD on prednisone treatment due to IBS (or similar), when on meds she poops just fine, when off, she struggles. natural alternative to the meds? Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 8 years and 4 months old | 90 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Many dogs with IBS will respond to a food trial or hypoallergenic diet. You may want to discuss prescription diets with your vet. A homecooked diet is also possible, but should be formulated by a veterinary nutritionist to make sure that it is completely balanced. With your veterinarian's approval, you can get a customized recipe from Balance It. https://secure.balanceit.com Here is some information on a food trial - it is most commonly used for dogs with food allergies, but some IBS dogs will respond to the process: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2499 Acupuncture and herbs are also options for holistic care of IBS symptoms in dogs. I would recommend that you find a certified veterinary acupuncturist or a vet that practices holistic veterinary medicine in your area for specific recommendations, since there are so many factors that need to be considered to make an herbal treatment plan.

My dog has IBS. What natural alternatives are there to prednisone?

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