AdventuresWithOliver
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Hi everyone -
I have a question: Oliver was put on a prescription diet food. He loves the food, as it helps with so many of his issues. Not only has he shaved 10 pounds off (in a year) but it is a soft food which helps with his esophagus issues AND it doesn't contain carrots which he is allergic to. (In other words, we won't be changing foods as this has been a miracle for us on ALL issues!) BUT, lately - within the last month or so, Oliver has developed horrible gas. Everything else is normal (bowl movements are normal), he was just at the vet and everything is great, physically. He eats 4 smaller meals per day, so it's not even an issue of eating too much, too fast. I think he is just...gassy. It doesn't phase him one bit (his belly isn't tender nor does he behave as if the gas is a painful) - he just has a way of...clearing the room.
The one thing we haven't tried yet is a probiotic to balance his gut. Yogurt is out because he can't handle dairy. Any suggestions on whether a probiotic would be the best route? Is there anything else that might help eliminate some of his gas?
I tried searching and didn't find anything on the forums but I'm SURE I can't be the only person shopping on Amazon for a gas mask.
So, what do you guys think? Probiotic? If so, which brand do you use?
Thanks!
I have a question: Oliver was put on a prescription diet food. He loves the food, as it helps with so many of his issues. Not only has he shaved 10 pounds off (in a year) but it is a soft food which helps with his esophagus issues AND it doesn't contain carrots which he is allergic to. (In other words, we won't be changing foods as this has been a miracle for us on ALL issues!) BUT, lately - within the last month or so, Oliver has developed horrible gas. Everything else is normal (bowl movements are normal), he was just at the vet and everything is great, physically. He eats 4 smaller meals per day, so it's not even an issue of eating too much, too fast. I think he is just...gassy. It doesn't phase him one bit (his belly isn't tender nor does he behave as if the gas is a painful) - he just has a way of...clearing the room.
The one thing we haven't tried yet is a probiotic to balance his gut. Yogurt is out because he can't handle dairy. Any suggestions on whether a probiotic would be the best route? Is there anything else that might help eliminate some of his gas?
I tried searching and didn't find anything on the forums but I'm SURE I can't be the only person shopping on Amazon for a gas mask.
So, what do you guys think? Probiotic? If so, which brand do you use?
Thanks!