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What to feed a dog with ibd?

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My dog has Eosinophilic IBD identified via endosccopy – so is food allergic (similar to Crohn’s disease in humans). We have had fantastic success with Purina HA (hydrolysed soy protein); Orijen 6 fish, pasta, tuna, salmon, venison, pumpkin, beans (the pasta, pumpkin and beans being really well cooked), raw human grade venison, baby food (in jars and consisting of pumpkin, sweetcorn, potatoes, sweet potatoes). read more

Any number of variables may contribute to the development of IBD in dogs, including genetics, food allergies, parasites, bacteria or an abnormal immune system. It can often be difficult to determine the exact underlying cause of IBD in an individual animal, so a veterinarian may base future care on how a pet responds to different treatments. read more

IBD cannot be treated, but may be managed and the dog’s diet is the most important component of the inflammatory bowel disease management. Diet for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Dogs The general guidelines in establishing the diet for a dog with inflammatory bowel disease should include the fact that the pet will get fewer fats in the diet. read more

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