AboutKim Wingate Expertise I can answer general questions about Poodles. My specific area of expertise is Standard Poodles, but I will answer all questions about Poodles and dog related questions if I can. If I can't answer your question, I will be able to find information or someone who can.
Experience I am a Dog Groomer and Dog Trainer, who has raised Standard Poodles for over 20 years. I can answer Housebreaking questions, Obedience questions, Grooming questions, Breeding questions, and General Dog questions.
Organizations I am a member of the AKC.
Education/Credentials I have worked at several Pet stores in my area, worked for a year as a Vet Tech, was an apprentice for a Dog Trainer, and have also worked at a Grooming/Showing kennel for several months. I have also raised, shown, trained, and groomed my own Standard Poodles for over 20 years.
Question Hi Kim. Our 3.5 months old standard poodle pupy suddenly started to have problems digesting food. He would eat the food and about an hour later would drink some water and vomit all he ate indigested. We have watched him carefully while outside so he does not pick up any garbage, also we divide his portions in half and mix it with water for easier digestion. His stools look normal. He has been dewormed and on Advantage20+ monthly.
Is this possible that he developed some kind of food intolerence. He has been on the same food since he was born?
Thanks for your great help.
Answer Hello Gena,
You might try a high quality puppy food such as Bil-Jac, Nutro Natural Choice Puppy, Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers (yes, they make a food now), Sensible Choice, or Eukanuba.
You want to make sure that Meat is the first ingredient and that there is little or no corn. Corn is hard to digest and can be hard on the stomach. Rice is better.
Try this recipe (along with dry food if he will eat it) as it will provide Vitamins and Minerals that are good for your dogs skin, coat and body.
1 lb Hamburger, Lamb, Chicken or Turkey Burger
1 can Sardines in Olive Oil
1 cup Spinach, blended with the Oil of the Sardines
1 egg scrambled
1 1/2 cup Special K or Total Cereal
1 Apple Blended (or you can use 1/2 cup of Applesauce)
1/8 tsp Garlic powder
1 grated carrot
1/2 cup brown rice, cooked using broth (either a meat or Veggie variety) for better flavor
1/2 cup Cottage Cheese (optional)
This recipe is for a large dog, so you can either 1/2 it or mix it up and freeze a portion of it for later. I would use this and add a handful of dry kibble (at first, soak the kibble for about 15 min so it isn't hard) and see if he will eat it.
Try this and see if it works for you. If not, you may need to schedule a Vet check just to rule out anything you may have missed.
Thanks for using AllExperts and if you have any questions for me, please feel free to ask.
Kim
