Friday, October 30, 2009

Is there any natural dog colitis product other than Flax/Evening Primrose & HLC?
Q. My dog has colitis that has worsened over the years despite treatment with flax oil, evening primrose oil, and probiotic. My vet put him on Tylosin, an animal GI antibiotic. Initially he improved, then symptoms returned. The vet started him on steroids. Are there any natural products I have overlooked?

A. Colitis is typically caused or aggravated by psychological disorders, such as anxiety, depression, etc. Are you aware of your dog suffering from anything like this? If so, your dog would benefit from NutriCalm, which contains nutrients and herbs for the mind.

Your dog should take Rx Biotic, which is an effective probiotic. Probiotics should always be part of your dog's treatment until completely healed, and since each probiotic blend is different, I recommend trying this one.

Also, your dog will benefit from NutriGest, which contains healing nutrients and herbs for the tummy, such as l-glutamine, aloe, licorice, and many more.

If you think your dog may be deficient in protein and/or B-vitamins, he would benefit from Liquid Amino B-plex. Since B-vitamins and protein are both vital for neurological health and healing, this could be a very helpful supplement for your dog.

Lastly, you dog needs to continue with an essential fatty acid, since colitis is a serious inflammatory disorder, and omega-3 provide some relief for inflammation. Why don't you try Cod Liver Oil? It contains vitamins A and D, both important for tissue repair. Also note that flax and evening of primrose are not a first choice for colitis, due to absorption issues and the wrong balance of omega-3 to omega-6.

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