[NAGDU] Older dog digestive aids

[Tracy Carcione]

Tami,
It's my opinion that the enzymes are doing Ben the most good, but, since
everything is going well, we haven't changed either variable to find out
which is the most effective.
There are probiotics built in to what they're eating, though I don't know
at what point they're added, and thus how effective they are.
It's good that massage helps Mitzi.  Cheap, easy, and I bet she loves a
good massage. I can just picture Her Fluffiness stretched out with a
blissful look on her face.
Tracy

> Tracy,
>
> Hm... That might be something to try, too. Thanks for the suggestion.
> Probiotics wouldn't hurt, either. We don't want to give her pain meds if
> we can avoid it because of her tummy. I've given her pepcid off and on,
> but I don't want to do too much of that, either. So I tried the water in
> the food after a discussion about that here, since I'm feeding her less
> since she's less active. Round and round it goes.
>
> Yeah, I can't believe Ben is older and retired, either, Krokus or no
> Krokus. /lol/ It makes it hard to get with the senior dog program when
> I'm in denial that my dog is now or ever has been or ever will be a
> senior. Sigh. She's in general good health, and we found the spondylosis
> early since I thought her change in behavior might be another bladder
> stone and had her x-rayed. She gets some muscle spasm from it, but that
> seems to respond to massage as well as more movement as she feels better.
>
> I'll try the 4 small meals with her and remember to sneak some
> probiotics in when I re-order the Glycoflex. Hubby is not on the
> probiotic bandwagon, so the mention of spending money on such nonsense
> results in derisive grumbling. So I'll just have to order it and then
> show him the miraculous results! Such is married life. /lol/
>
> Tami
>
> On 03/30/2016 10:11 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU wrote:
>> Hi Tami.
>> You mention Mitzi has had some digestion issues.  (How can Mitzi be
>> old?!)
>>   Ben was having periodic issues too.  We have been giving him digestive
>> enzymes, bought on Amazon, and feeding him 4 small meals spaced through
>> the day, instead of 2 larger meals.  Whichever thing is working, he
>> hasn't
>> had any problems since we started this regimen.
>> Tracy
>>
>>> Deanna,
>>>
>>> I'm using Glycoflex Ultimate III with Mitzi, and it's made a difference
>>> with her spondylosis and really  noticed a difference in her activity
>>> level. I also started adding water to her food to see if it helped her
>>> tummy, since she can sometimes have acid reflux, and she perked up even
>>> more. I get the Glycoflex at chewy.com, which has a bunch of
>>> supplements
>>> to choose from. It's still spendy, even at their prices, but seems to
>>> be
>>> worth it.
>>>
>>> hth,
>>>
>>> Tami
>>>
>>> On 03/30/2016 05:33 AM, Deanna Lewis via NAGDU wrote:
>>>> Hi all,
>>>> I am looking for a good joint supplement for my retired guide, Pascal.
>>>> Lately, he doesn't seem as interested in going on car rides with my
>>>> mom
>>>> and stepdad. So, I am thinking that it could be due to arthritis and
>>>> it
>>>> hurts him to jump into the vehicle. If I go with a
>>>> glucosamine/chondroitin pill, would I need to get one specifically
>>>> formulated for dogs? Can you all recommend any particular brands or
>>>> the
>>>> best place to purchase joint supplements?
>>>> Thanks for your help.
>>>> Deanna, Mambo, and retired Pascal
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
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