Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

[jasper]

My 6 year old King Charles has always been a difficult feeder. Recently I have put him on pet shop dog meat (which I cook) together with a mixer. I did this because he just hates dog food.

However the result is that he is very constipated. I have read that he should be given bran to help. Is this true? Also, is there another natural remedy?

[MaryAnn]

I give my dog a Digestive Enzyme in her food (twice daily). She has never had any digestive upsets. However, I do recommend you check with your Vet prior to giving or administering anything new to your dog.

[BinnyK]

Chopped spinich and also liver does wonders.....for constipation!

[Sarah]

You can also put some flax oil in your dogs food which will also aid in digestion like MaryAnn has said, she gives her dog a digestive aid. Make sure that the flax oil is Organic and cold pressed. I would give 1 teaspoon of oil in the food and see how that works. You can also check with your vet to see how much he would recommend to give to your dog.

[MaryAnn]

Too much liver for your dog can be harmful......

While liver contains myriad nutritional components, a daily
diet of liver can cause diarrhea or vitamin A and D toxicity.

[BinnyK]

Thanks for this valuable bit of knowlege. I have never given lots of liver to my dogs, but good to know this important tip.

[patricia]

Dear Jasper,
I too have a lovely little Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Julie.

I feed Julie with 50% Protein Homecooked Red meat,ckicken without skin,turkey,Salmon,Cod,and hard boiled egg I take my pick for the morning meal from these.
I add to this
25% WEIGHED BEFORE COOKING Brown rice,Oats.
I add to this
25% STEAMED MIXED Veg mostly GREEN
I add to her morning bowl
Multi Vitamin for 2 weeks of the month for her coat
1/2 teaspoonful of Omega3,6 oil

Afternoon treat
Piece of peeled fresh apple after walk

Evening meal

Same as morning meal only I give oats with the Fish or meat instead of the morning rice and o nly GREEN VEG in the evening with the Protein and Oats makes the meat move out faster for a good poof in the morning walk

I add
1/2 teaspoon of Omega3,6 oil
1 teaspoon of Brewers yeast
1 teaspoon of Apple Cider
This meal is given at 6 o clock in the evening
Last walk is at 8 o clock
On coming home the last piece of apple to clean her mouth and digeste her evening meal.
Finished for the day.

Next morning 8 am walked toilet
Returning home piece of apple
Morning meal 10am

Works for Julie. ENJOYING HER LIFE.

Warmly
Patricia
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1 teaspoonof Apple Cider Vinegar

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