My dog has vomiting, loose stools, & constipation. What food helps?

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Has been on Merrick...for about 3 weeks..then stopped eating it. Was vomiting & some loose stools. Doc did all the tests on her....all came back negative. So he suggested us try a prescription Science Diet. We did& she's so constipated she was crying. Called Doc & he said just to go to another Science Diet maintenance food. Tired of trying all the time with no results & I can't keep calling him each time. Pet's info: Dog | Havanese | Female | spayed | 8 months and 23 days old | 10.5 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Bette! I can see how this is frustrating for you. It could be that the Science Diet food didn't have enough fiber in it, and it was causing the constipation. I recommend trying the Science Diet maintenance food, but adding a tablespoon of canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling) in with each meal. You could also try a teaspoon of mineral oil or olive oil instead of the pumpkin puree. Adding this may help with the constipation. Should this not help, I would find another vet for a second opinion, as she may have a food allergy causing her symptoms.

My dog has vomiting, loose stools, & constipation. What food helps?

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