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Is Dog Whisperer methods too harsh?
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<blockquote data-quote="GoingNorth" data-source="post: 298381" data-attributes="member: 1963"><p>I have a 7 year old German Shepherd who has a systemic autoimmune disorder (epidermolysis bullosa).</p><p></p><p>It causes blisters on the mucous membranes, like on the lips and around the genitalia.</p><p></p><p>It also affects the digestive tract and of course the coat since he has problems absorbing his food.</p><p></p><p>I tried all of the premium foods over the years trying to deal with the diarrhea, the coat issues, etc.</p><p></p><p>My vet finally prescribed PURINA DCO, a prescription diet used for dogs with digestive issues (one problem with EB is that the scarring over the years causes problems with bowel motility). DCO has added fiber to help with that.]</p><p></p><p>I supplement with a couple of lbs of hamburger and pork per week (raw) because DCO is somewhat low in calories and despite his age, Gryphon is by no means underweight and to add in the extra fat.</p><p></p><p>I can say that despite being appalled at feeding a Purina product, my dog is having normal bowel function for the first time in his life.</p><p></p><p>For the breath and to keep the teeth clean, I feed one raw knuckle bone or 2-3 raw chicken backs per week (raw bones are safe).</p><p></p><p>At 7, Gryphon has never required any type of dental work, not even a routine cleaning.</p><p></p><p>Also, not all dogs do well on grain-free diets. They really shouldn't be used unless you have evidence of a grain intolerance.</p><p></p><p>Merrick is an excellent food.</p><p></p><p>For stool odor or gas or bad breath, look for products or supplements containing yucca schidigera</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="GoingNorth, post: 298381, member: 1963"] I have a 7 year old German Shepherd who has a systemic autoimmune disorder (epidermolysis bullosa). It causes blisters on the mucous membranes, like on the lips and around the genitalia. It also affects the digestive tract and of course the coat since he has problems absorbing his food. I tried all of the premium foods over the years trying to deal with the diarrhea, the coat issues, etc. My vet finally prescribed PURINA DCO, a prescription diet used for dogs with digestive issues (one problem with EB is that the scarring over the years causes problems with bowel motility). DCO has added fiber to help with that.] I supplement with a couple of lbs of hamburger and pork per week (raw) because DCO is somewhat low in calories and despite his age, Gryphon is by no means underweight and to add in the extra fat. I can say that despite being appalled at feeding a Purina product, my dog is having normal bowel function for the first time in his life. For the breath and to keep the teeth clean, I feed one raw knuckle bone or 2-3 raw chicken backs per week (raw bones are safe). At 7, Gryphon has never required any type of dental work, not even a routine cleaning. Also, not all dogs do well on grain-free diets. They really shouldn't be used unless you have evidence of a grain intolerance. Merrick is an excellent food. For stool odor or gas or bad breath, look for products or supplements containing yucca schidigera [/QUOTE]
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