Best dog food for a sensitive tum?

interlcore

My 4 year old Cav has had an upset stomach lately. She has been disinterested in food, gurgling noises coming from her belly and breaking wind (very stinky).
The vet thinks my Cav may have developed an allergy to her food. My Cav has a sensitive stomach since she was a puppy and since then she has been on James Wellbeloved dry kibble. She has also been eating sardines since she was 2 years old. I told the vet this but the vet said an allergy can happen no matter how long the dog has been eating the food and has no problems before.
My Cav is now eating white rice, pasta, chicken and Hill's science plan tin food. I do not wish for her to stay on this meal plan as I am concerned if she's getting enough nutrients.
Can anyone recommend a food for sensitive tums?

cjmumto2

I would recommend Burns Pet Nutrition,it is pure with no wheat. I would also hold off on the sardines for a while. Rice and chicken is good but brown rice is better and more nutritional and pasta I would not give unless a treat due to the wheat content. Failing that the very cheap wet dog food Chappie seems to be great for dogs with sensitive tums

I am not a nutritionist but have done some research of my own.

powerful_Rogue

Our Cocker has a really sensitive tummy. The only wet food he can eat is Chappie. You can get it from tesco and most major places.

Bromley86

Another vote for Burns. I'm still trying to find the mythical food that works for both of our girls, but Burns has the simplest ingredient list of the ones I've looked at.

Ignore the feeding guide in the long run (Burns is notorious for underfeeding), although in the short term I suppose that might help settle you Cav. Choose a rice variety (not the maize). Standard introduce-it-over-a-week warning and don't add anything to it (so you can see if the wind stops).

colazombie

Had the same problems with my rescue Lurcher. Tried all kinds of various foods.
At the reccomendation of the vet, we now have him on Chappie tinned food. No more problems.
He also has tinned sardines/mackerel twice a week.
Give the Chappie a try, I know some people think its rubbish but its actually reccomended by vets, and my dog seems to like it just fine :j

System

I was recommended to use Chappie complete dried dog food for my Cavs. Ive used most of the premium brands over time but the Chappie suits them both the best.

Ginger_Poodle

Another vote for Chappie. Our toy poodle can't stomach anything else. Sometimes with a little chicken mixed in as a treat...

gemmalouanna

I know quite a few dogs who can only stomach chappie - give it a go ... at least it is cheap to try

interlcore

I have bought Chappie dry and Chappie wet. I am going to slowly introduce the dry food first as it is the James Wellbeloved dry seems to be the main suspect. Also, introducing one thing at a time will help me rule out what is ok and what is not. Will let you know how things go.

interlcore

I've been slowly introducing Chappie kibble to my Cav. So far so good. But the other day, my father gave my girl James Wellbeloved and less than 12 hours later, she has a bad stomach. She has gone back to rice and Hill's Science plan tin for now. Will be trying Chappie kibble again as I don't know 100% if it was James Wellbeloved that gave her a bad stomach. Highly likely though, rather than major coincedence. But I want to be safe than sorry.

Sally_A

Agree that chicken and rice is one of blandest foods you can get and seems to sort them out.
If that is a bit pricey, intermingle with eggy rice, ie boil a mug of rice (or amount to suit dog size), and as it is cooling for the dog in the pan or microwaveable bowl, just crack and egg or two into it and stir like crazy.