Category Archives: Digestive Issues

German Shepherd with IBD

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

My nine year old German Shepherd was diagnosed last year with IBD. She is spayed. She had surgery two years ago to remove an infected anal gland and has had stomach problems since then. I believe it was due to … Continue reading →

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German Shepherd with Perianal Fistula and Diarrhea

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a few questions about my 3 year old German Shepherd. He has been losing weight for months now and had previously had diarrhea for a while.  His diarrhea is more off and on now but he is still … Continue reading →

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Schnauzer with Swollen Glands, Vomits Bile

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We rescued a dog from a shelter just over 6 weeks ago. He is a schnauzer mix about 4 years old, neutered, about 25 lbs. I took him for his shots to my vet of 20 years. I told her that … Continue reading →

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Cat with IBD – Digestive Enzymes may Help

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

We’ve been consistently giving our cat Gastriplex but she still throws up every few weeks.  Sometimes undigested food and sometimes digested food.  After loosing one cat from Ibd (well, actually FIP – but he had been very bad wtih IBD … Continue reading →

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Cat with Digestive Problems – Look at Diet First

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I started my cat on Gastriplex about a week ago.  For about 5 days he was getting better.  I did not change anything I fed him in anyway.  Then on the 6th day his stools became very soft again, and, … Continue reading →

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Bedlington Terrier with Pancreatitis

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Our 9 year old female Bedlington Terrier has just been diagnosed with Pancreatitis. Which supplement do you recommend? He has soft, frequent, small mucousy stools.  His blood work indicates definite pancreatitis.  Thank you.  Hello, If your vet has not already placed … Continue reading →

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Persian cat with Food Intolerance and Joint Discomfort

Posted on December 15, 2010 by hpiadmin

Following a productive phone consultation with you, I have started giving my 14 year old Persian cat, who showed food intolerance symptoms, Immugen by Thorne. She used to have borderline kidney function but even the vet was amazed to see … Continue reading →

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Cat with Watery Stools May have Food Allergy

Posted on December 10, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Hello Dr. Smith,  I am writing for help with my cat, Mancini, who has had watery stools for several months. I have been giving him Gastriplex for about a month-and-a-half. After reading the information that I provide below, will you … Continue reading →

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Vomiting Dog with Food Intolerance May Respond to Probiotics and Enzymes

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

I have a female pit mix that is 4 years old.  She was 63 pounds but we have gotten her down to 53 pounds with 7 more pounds to go.  She is eating Wellness Healthy Weight dog food.  She has environmental … Continue reading →

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Dog with IBD – Can Gastriplex and Immugen Help?

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Dr. Colleen Smith

Can Gastriplex and Immugen be used together to control IBD in a 10lb dog? What will be the dosage? My dog is been having excess burping, gas, stomach gurgling noises and orangy stool. I started her 2 weeks ago on Wellness … Continue reading →

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