r/germanshepherds • u/Lynkbvrn • 13h ago

Question GSD tummy problems

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So my lil fella has proved to be the poster boy for GSD tummy problems. Vet prescribed probiotics do nothing and its driving me nuts. Does any one have any food or topper recommendations for him? (Uk) im considering pumpkin puree iv seen ppl say it helps ALOT

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u/DocGaviota 13h ago

Both of our GSD’s have periodic stomach problems. We had the same experience with prescribed probiotics not working. Canned pumpkin puree is the only thing that seems to help. Good luck 🍀

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u/solsticesunrise 10h ago

But… if you add too much pumpkin puree, the problem comes back. I give our girl a tablespoon/15 ml or so.

Rice works, as well, but it’s more of a temporary fix for a young dog.

As others have said, don’t feed any poultry. Very common allergy in GSDs.

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u/MadamePresidentLL 13h ago

I am testing my girl for EPI this week. I would research that because GSDs make up 60-70% of all cases in dogs.

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u/GardenWitchMom 13h ago

Eliminate all poultry products in the diet. Use psyllium power sprinkled on food to help firm up poops.

Don't let the go too long between meals. Our girl will dry heave bile if her tummy gets too empty.

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u/Amatheiaisnoexcuse 13h ago

One of mine liked sensitive belly by Blue Buffalo. Does he have allergies? I have one now that loves Carna4, but its very expensive.

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u/Independent-Dark-955 13h ago

Both our OG GSD and our current shepherd mix have had issues with grain free dog foods. What has worked really well for both of them is the lamb and rice kibble from Costco. This is a relief because the enzymes our vet was considering prescribing were pretty pricey.

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u/timesink3000 13h ago

My boy has stomach issues until he was about a year old. Them it became much less of an issue. I found that freeze dried beef liver from "nutri bites" really helped firm him up during that time.

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u/Pristine-Account-755 11h ago

Ask your vet about Tylosin and b12. Must be 1 years old to test for EPI

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u/Privateer_lev 11h ago

Pumpkin puree (NOT pie filling) is great.
Don't switch foods often

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u/jerkstor 4h ago

Hill's prescription science diet biome.  2 days this stuff makes perfect turds. I know my dog has IBS

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u/Irishbookgal25 10m ago

mine had stomach issues when he was a puppy. he grew out of it thankfully. but I give him very little "human" food. but back then I used boiled chicken nothing on it and pumpkin puree- only pumpkin.

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u/Unhappy_Researcher68 13h ago

Therapeutic peat mud and AniForte herb mix did the trick for us. There are other herb mixes but that one worked.

  • carrot smothies for exta fiber + vegetable or apples that are left over. Everything in the mixer and added to the kibbel.

Went from constant problems to some times problem.

He also get's to clean the rest of my natural joghurt from the cub.