Dog has bloody pudding stool, won't eat. What diet helps IBD?

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Do you know what I could use for bloody stool that is like pudding consistency? My vet is giving up o my dog because she wants a biopsy done and I cant. My dog either has cancer or IBD. I had her on buffalo, then I started switching a few days ago to rabbit now I am switching her to Kibbles and bits beef. I wouldn't do that but she won't eat anything but that. She is on omeprazole, vetri-mega, enrofloxacian, metronidazole, carafate was on dexamethasone. Her pudding poo started with the carafate. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 12 years old | 10 lbs

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question. I'm sorry to hear that Chi has been unwell. If IBD is suspected, we should always try out a limited ingredient hypoallergenic diet (such as rabbit, venison, or kangaroo), for a minimum of 8 weeks with NO other treats or table scraps. However, since Chi's appetite is not the greatest, it will be a challenge to find a hypoallergenic diet that she likes. It sounds like the medications that were prescribed are appropriate for the suspected illness. Carafate is a gastroprotectant that is used to minimize gastric ulcers - it should not worsen diarrhea symptoms. Two other suggestions which I would discuss with your vet: 1) try a different type of anti-diarrhea antibiotic, such as tylosin. 2) consider weekly treatments of vitamin B12, as many dogs with IBD are B12-deficient. 3) try again with steroid therapy such as prednisolone, or try a different immunosuppresant such as cyclosporine. I hope this helps, and that Chi feels better soon.

Dog has bloody pudding stool, won't eat. What diet helps IBD?

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