| Re: Gassy Dog- Which Food to Change To??
I've never done the raw diet & I'm afraid I'd mess it up or not give him enough of what he needs, etc. I'd rather give him a good 'already prepared' food. I just don't know which.
The other thing that I completely forgot about that could be causing the gas/anal gland issues is the Cosequin we give him for his joints. We started that a while ago because he was limping so we took him to the vet, they found nothing... took him back a couple months later & asked them to X-ray & they still found nothing (got a 2nd opinion to be sure). The 2nd Dr said he thinks that Josh had a torn ligament in his front leg that he keeps re-injuring, and to take it easy for a month (no walks even). That was interesting! lol. But it worked, he healed thank goodness. That same Vet also suggested that since Rotties are suseptible to joint damage, we start him on a joint formula. So I did my research & liked the Cosequin DS the best. It has helped him heal quicker if he starts limping again (the problem is we live in a stupid bi-level house and to get outside you have to go downstairs & Josh FLIES down them! We are moving next year though & making sure we buy a regular house lol). Anyway, sorry for the looong story there, but my point is that the Cosequin could maybe be giving him gas, but he needs it for his joints. My poor baby! I try to be the best mommy I can, but what can I do?  |