amybear Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Hi my cattledog has been diagnosed with gerd. Im confused as to what im meant to feed Maestro. He has most his 12yrs eaten big dog raw food, most commonly kangaroo but also eats the lamb, beef, goat. Vet didnt mention anyrhing about food but research is telling me to avoid red meat, high protein and high fat. I contacted big dog and they said kangaroo would be suitable to continue feeding but im not sure if that correct. Also not sure if its bad for the esophagus with the small but decent size bone shards thats repeatedly in there food. Does anyone elses dog have gerd and continue to feed the premade raw?? They have white meat chicken and turkey but thats higher in fat. Im at a loss what im meant to be feeding now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeds Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 https://www.petplate.com/blog/doggy-acid-reflux/. This article may help . I know when people are diagnosed with GERD doctors advise smaller more frequent meals. I would change his diet because it may be that which caused the GERD. I'm surprised your vet didn't give you some advice in regard to diet and possible medication to alleviate the condition. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amybear Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Thankyou for reply. My vet gave prescription omeprazole for the acid and prescription metoclopramide for nausea. Ive always fed 3 times a day. I dont know what to feed anymore. The first 3yrs he had biscuits but didnt digest any of them well thats when i started big dog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Ring your vet and ask them what they have to say about food. Re the omeprazole, I did have a dog react badly to that so just keep an eye on your boy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amybear Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Thankyou yep will do. All the vet mentioned was having elevated food bowl. Hes on day 5 of that med and has been vomiting and diarrhoea, she prewarned bout the diarrhoea. Researching vomiting is a common side affect. The nausea med helps to a degree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeds Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Maybe you should see an Internal Medicine Specialist like they have at SASH. Are you in Sydney? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amybear Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 Yes i am but that is completely out of affordability Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeds Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Ok. Perhaps try Max Zuber @ Gladesville Vet Hospital. https://www.gladesvillevet.com.au/dr-max/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Ask about Famotidine. It's another reflux drug. They can either order it, compound it or give you a prescription. Some find it more effective or less harsh, and if you're getting side effects from the omeprazole which is a PPI, Famotidine is a different family. I only know this from a friend who researched so best to discuss with a vet so my knowledge is limited. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jemappelle Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 I'm a human GERD sufferer and I really can eat whatever I like when on medication so I would also suggest trying another medication. There are a lot available over the counter now so have a chat to your vet and see what else they recommend trying. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amybear Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 He was meant to stop ppi medication yesterday hes only meant to be on it for 5 days. I spoke with vet today she said no need to change any of his diet which is full of red meat and salmon. Its contradictory to what the websites she told me to look at say. Im going to change food companies and experiment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankies Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 (edited) Call your vet and ask what they say about the food. As for omeprazole, I had a dog react badly to it, so keep an eye on your dog, you can check out common dog diseases at Petdisease it might be helpful Give your dog snacks to recover because sick dogs often lose their appetite Edited July 20, 2023 by Frankies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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