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Chase, a neglected dog, was subjected to the most unspeakable atrocities for 3 years. Her time was spent in solitude with brief moments of tender moments from her human companion. Over time she became increasingly anxious and her mental health ebbed with no hopes for a comeback. However, we love happy endings and that’s what you’re in for with this story.  Please meet Chase, this is his story!

 

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In a more modern society, some abused dogs have a guaranteed chance for rehabilitation. Chase had been on death row at a crowded shelter until she was saved by an angel. An animal rescuer named Eldad entered the shelter just when Chase was waiting for her turn at the euthanasia table.

 

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Paw Squadron, an animal rescue organization in Bulgaria, received an emergency call about a puppy who was hit by a car. She was all alone with a broken leg following the incident, and she was terrified. Luckily, a homeless man saw the puppy in pain and wanted to help her. He didn’t have many resources for the pup, but he did what he could to comfort her and help her heal.

The emergency call led rescuers to an abandoned house where the man and puppy were staying. At first, it seemed like no one was home, but then they saw a tiny bit of movement.

Rescuers Save Puppy

The rescuers with Paw Squadron investigated every room of the house with no luck. But then, in the last room they entered, they saw a puppy’s tiny head peek out from a pile of blankets. The puppy hobbled over to the rescuers, and they saw that her injured leg had a wooden splint that the homeless man had made for her.

The homeless man wasn’t home when the rescuers picked up the puppy, but they later found out he was in the hospital. Hopefully, someone who knew him was able to tell him that the puppy was safe. No one knows who hit the poor puppy with the car.

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The puppy fell asleep in the car on the way to the vet. She had been through a lot, so she finally felt comfortable enough to catch up on her rest. After a checkup, the vet determined that the puppy was in good shape. Her leg was healing well thanks to the homeless man’s splint. She could walk surprisingly well on her leg, considering everything she went through.

On the Road to Recovery

After the puppy’s vet visit, the rescuers brought her to meet some other puppies at the organization, including a tiny one with which she immediately bonded. While playing with her new friends, she also learned that she loves chewing on shoes, even when people are wearing them. She also discovered the excitement of belly rubs.

With the vet’s approval, volunteers gave the puppy a nice bath, possibly the first one she ever had. She was very well-behaved during the process. She didn’t squirm or make any sounds. After that, her tummy was rumbling, so she got a delicious wet food dinner.

Once she was healthy and ready to start a new adventure, the volunteers helped her find the perfect forever home. This puppy is just one of many they’ve rescued, and they rely heavily on donations during these missions. So, if you’d like to help support Paw Squadron, you can donate on their website.

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Meadow and Willow were two inseparable canine companions. The two pups would play together, go on walks together, and snuggle together. So, when Willow passed away unexpectedly in 2020, Meadow became lonely and heartbroken.

To fill the hole in Meadow’s heart, the pup’s family decided to adopt a new friend for her, but this new addition was very different from Willow. Meadow’s family adopted a kitten named Twig. Even though Meadow and Twig are two very different creatures, the two formed a special bond almost instantly. In many ways, Twig acts more like a dog than a cat.

Two Unlikely Friends

From day one, Meadow and Twig were very interested in each other. After their first night together, they were already sleeping with their heads touching. Their human, whose name is Lee, knew that Twig wouldn’t replace Willow, but the kitten brought new joy into Meadow’s life.

Ever since they met, Twig and Meadow have been inseparable. They eat with their bowls side-by-side, and they wrestle gently. At the end of an adventurous day, they cuddle up together to take a nap.

“When they play, you never hear them yelp or cry. So they know how to play with each other in a safe way,” Lee said. “It’s really comforting to know that when I’m not home, that they have each other.”

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But one thing that Twig and Meadow didn’t do together was walk. Meadow would go on her daily walks with Lee while Twig watched from the window. Twig always tried to follow Meadow out the door, and he looked sad when he was left behind. So, Lee started thinking of ways to include Twig in their outdoor adventures.

Twig Joins Daily Walks

When Meadow would go outside for her walks, Twig would patiently wait by the door until she returned. To cheer Twig up, Lee started bringing him along on walks too. At first, she carried him, but she knew there had to be an easier way.

Lee ended up getting a bag for Twig so she could easily carry him during walks. He sits in the bag with his head sticking out, admiring all his surroundings. Soon, Twig became a regular part of Meadow’s walking routine.

“Not many people would say that cats and dogs get along, let alone as good as Meadow and Twig do, and they kind of restore hope for humanity,” Lee said. “Like, if a cat and dog can be this sweet to each other, there is really no reason why us humans should struggle.”

According to Lee’s TikTok page, she’s now fostering a puppy as well. Twig and Meadow have welcomed the puppy into their home without hesitation. They’ll likely be sad when the puppy gets adopted, but they’ll always have each other, no matter how many foster animals come and go.

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Most people choose their favorite dog breeds based on physical cuteness and desirable personality traits. But veterinarians have a unique perspective. Their work provides a firsthand look at which breeds suffer the most health problems and have less-than-perfect temperaments.

Ben Simpson-Vernon, a veterinarian in Chigwell, England, shares helpful pet tips as Ben the Vet on TikTok. He recently racked up nearly seven million views—and lots of conflicting comments—when he shared a video titled, “5 Dog Breeds I Would Never Own As A Vet.”

The topic of “best” and “worst” dog breeds is very subjective. You’d be hard-pressed to find two dog lovers who agree on the top (or bottom) five. What makes Dr. Simpson-Vernon’s video all the more controversial is that he includes some of the world’s most popular pups. 

He’s careful to start the video with a disclaimer:

“Remember, it is ultimately my opinion. You may disagree.”

But viewers are still fired up. Let’s see if you agree with the dog doc’s list.

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5. Chow Chow

Chow Chows are sturdy, loyal, and delightfully fluffy, but as Ben the Vet points out, they can be a lot to handle.

“I’m sure there are some nice ones,” Dr. Simpson-Vernon says. ” But I just find they often don’t have a very nice temperament, they can be really aloof, and they’re often very aggressive at the vet’s.”

He notes that they are prone to eye problems and their broad faces make it difficult to apply a muzzle for safe handling. The doc also points out that the Chow Chow’s “purple tongue can be unnerving.”

4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

The American Kennel Club describes the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel as “affectionate, gentle and graceful,” with top marks for their love of family and behavior around children and other dogs. Sadly, they are prone to a host of health problems, including heart disease, eye conditions, patella luxation, hip dysplasia, ear infections, and a neurological condition called syringomyelia.

Ben the Vet immediately acknowledges that Cavvies “are the loveliest dogs,” and he’d probably get one himself if they were healthier.

“They have a lot of issues,” he says. “Pretty much all of them get the same kind of heart disease, called mitral valve disease which means they mainly spend their final days spluttering and struggling to breath.”

3. Dachshunds

Dachshunds are adorable, energetic and love entertaining their beloved humans with their playful antics. Unfortunately, one physical trait makes the breed a no-go for Dr. Simpson-Vernon.

The vet describes “sausage dogs” as some of his favorite patients, but one in four suffers from back problems due to their unusually long spines. For some Dachshunds, it’s a simple sprain. For others, it’s slipped discs, paralysis, lifelong pain, and even risky (and expensive) spinal surgery.

There’s “too much potential for heartbreak,” Ben the Vet says.

2. Shar Pei

The AKC states the ideal Shar Pei is “an amalgam of odd physical traits.” These include “a broad ‘hippopotamus’ muzzle; a blue-black tongue; small, sunken eyes with a scowling expression; tiny triangular ears; abundant folds of loose skin about the head, neck, and shoulders; and a tapered high-set tail—all blanketed by a harsh, sandpapery coat.”

These dogs are so wrinkly they have to have their eyelids tacked in place to prevent the lashes from rubbing painfully on the surface of their eyes. Shar Peis are also prone to skin problems and have “tiny, narrow” ear canals that are difficult to clean and medicate.

And these feisty dogs are a challenge for vets in more ways than one:

“They’re often trying to bite the faces off all the staff,” Dr. Simpson-Vernon remarks.

1. Pugs, French Bulldogs & Bulldogs

Dr. Ben cheats a bit when it comes to the number one breed he’d never own. Instead of one particular breed, he lists “any flat-faced or brachycephalic dog breed,” such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Pugs.

 “They are so prone to so many problems,” Simpson-Vernon says.

He lists spinal problems, skin issues, eye problems, and the fact that more than half of these flat-faced dogs need C-sections to give birth safely.

“The Cesarian thing is enough of an ethical issue for me to never want to have one,” Simpson-Vernon says.

Not to mention how costly it can be to properly care for a brachycephalic breed.

RELATED: 5 Health Concerns Specific to Brachycephalic Dog Breeds

@ben.the.vet 5 dog breeds I would/could never own as a veterinary surgeon #dogsoftiktok #learnontiktok #veterinary #benthevet ♬ Waiting For Heartache – BLVKSHP

Which Breeds Does Ben The Vet Recommend?

Due to popular demand, Dr. Simpson-Vernon created a follow-up video of the top 5 breeds he’d love to have. Check it out here!

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All pet parents know exactly how much our animals mean to us—so choosing to give up a dog that you adore is probably an absolutely heartbreaking experience. 

But a 12 year-old-boy, who was painfully aware of the abuse his dog was suffering at home, acted out of true love and did everything he could to help his sweet pup find a happier life.

Despite loving him so much, and considering him his best friend, a young boy named Andrés was forced to make the devastating decision to rehome his dog, Rene. 

Why? Because Rene was suffering at the hand of Andrés’ own father. Not only was Rene receiving regular beatings, but he was kicked so hard that his tail had sustained a serious injury. 

So Andrés decided that it would be best for him to go behind his father’s back and leave Rene, along with a detailed note explaining why he was choosing to say goodbye, in a box outside of an animal rescue facility. There, Rene would be able to find a new family and live his best life. 

Luckily, sweet Rene wasn’t waiting long in the box for the staff at Xollin Animal Refuge to find him. Though, Andrés did pack him his favorite stuffed toy to keep him company. Xollin is an animal rescue organization that helps find homes for animals who have suffered at the hands of humans.

“We take care of them and rehabilitate them physically and emotionally so that they can smile again, have confidence in human beings and thus be happier in a new home, through adoption, or in our centre through sponsorship,” said an employee.

Not only did Andrés put his favorite toy in the box with Rene, but he also included a heartbreaking, handwritten note that detailed why he was so willing to make this difficult decision. You may want to grab a tissue before you continue to read. This letter is a real tearjerker. 

“My name is Andrés and I’m 12-years-old. My mom and I decided to leave him to you. All of this is behind my dad’s back, because he was thinking of selling him. But he is always beating and kicking the dog. Once he kicked him so hard that his little tail got injured. I hope you can help him and take care of him. Here is a plush toy so he won’t forget me.”

Sadly, not everyone sees animals as members of the family. But brave Andrés was willing to do what it took to get his best friend to safety, even if he knew he’d miss him forever. 

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There are few things worse than dealing with diarrhea in your Bulldog! We asked our 800,000 members from Bulldog community on facebook the following question: “What’s the best food for a Bulldog with a sensitive stomach?”

We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Bulldog’s health. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be paid affiliate links at no additional cost to you. 

25 Best Foods for a Bulldog with a Sensitive Tummy

That Rachael rays dog food is good for a sick stomach,but it’s exspensive.

Author: Julie R.

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We use Purina Pro Plan sensitive skin and stomach turkey and oatmeal flavor. It seems to work well for my boy and it isn’t too expensive in my opinion.

Author: Jennifer Simon G.

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BIL JACK is the best it doesn’t swell up it dissolves and you can change from another food and doesn’t affect the change. Try a small bag fisrt. I strongly recommend . My Remy loved it . Hopefully shes still eating it in Doggie Heaven. She left me 6 months ago and miss her so much

Author: Patricia I.

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My bulldog has severe stomach sensitivity and skin allergies and this food is the only one he tolerates and he like it so win-win!

Author: Shannon S.

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Make your own. I use leg quarters sweet potatoes carrots and rice add 1 can of salmon or mackerel. Good for stomach less farting and no runny stool. Also good for skin issues as well.

Author: J.d. B.

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They are all so different but we have used Royal Canin English bulldog for years now.

Author: Tracy Rounsavall T.

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Zignature salmon and trout

Author: Jeremy F.

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The vet told me to give ours Chappie

Author: Diane H.

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Honest Kitchen. It’s pricey, but saved my boy’s life. Can only get it from website, Chewy or Amazon

Author: Phyllis G.

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Fresh pet, fresh pet, either chicken or the more ground up one with chicken

Author: Kim M.

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I went through a year of stomach issues with my bulldog until I fed him Taste of the Wild Sierra Mountain. He never had another issue. He lived to be 12 1/2 and never went to the vet for anything but shots. I currently have an 11 year old English bulldog and an almost 15 year old golden retriever that have never had any health issues at all and they eat the same thing.

Author: Alysia Meholick S.

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I had the same issue with my dog. I put her on Dr. Harvey’s Miracle Health. It’s been awesome.

Author: Susan C.

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We use 4 Health from Tractor Supply. Both our bulldogs ate it and no issues. Plus, it’s a good real meat dog food

Author: Chad B.

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We use wellness ocean core. I call it fish food. My boy can not eat any type of meat but fish or it’s a hot mess

Author: Tricia S.

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We do blue buffalo (lamb and brown rice) not saying it’s the one for everyone but we’ve noticed his bowel movements are more regular and his coat is healthier

Author: Bretton L.

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Taste of the wild

Author: Keith W.

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We feed ours Royal Canin for bulldogs.

Author: Jane M.

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I had to put mine on Natural Balance after she got bloat

Author: Teresa N.

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My bulldog gets Nulo adult weight management kibble, which is chicken & sweet potato flavor. His cookies are Blue Buffalo. He gets raw carrot also.

Author: Ellen Dennis F.

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Try making your own. We did for ours and all his allergies have cleared up.Brown rice, fresh sweet potato, broccoli, carrots, and spinach. For the protein lean white chicken breast boiled.

Author: Judy R.

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Mine had a REALLY sensitive stomach. I used to make brown rice, matchstick carrots, spinach and browned ground Turkey. Used to put the spinach and carrots in a food processor to make them a little easier to digest, then cook them with the Turkey. Works very well and very healthy!!

Author: Michael M.

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Natural Balance L.I.D. bison and sweet potato is what we give our bullies. Took a while to find a brand that agreed with both of them.

Author: Bill G.

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Ava sensitive skin and stomach. Both my bulldogs now have solid bowl movements and no more farting……. hallelujah

Author: Rebecca J.

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Lamb and rice. Blue Buffalo makes a good one.

Author: Annette G.

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Natural Balance brand, helped mine live to be 13 years old before passing

Author: Mario I.

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There are few things worse than dealing with diarrhea in your Pug! We asked our 800,000 members from Pug community on facebook the following question: “What’s the best food for a Pug with a sensitive stomach?”

We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Pug’s health. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be paid affiliate links at no additional cost to you. 

30 Best Foods for a Pug with a Sensitive Tummy

Hill’s prescription diet for food sensitivities duck and rice.Both my pugs are on this and love it. One of them has 51 allergies

Author: Deb E.

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Blue Buffalo lamb and rice hands down! Better than Science Diet, no corn or chicken for sensitive dogs. It took months of our pug mix vomiting every day to realize he couldn’t handle corn. Chicken is also a problem for many dogs.

Author: JoAnna Crawford W.

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Royal Canin for sure! My Pug had constant diarrhoea for the first 6 months of his life, but when I spoke to a vet friend, she said her pug was on Royal Canin Pug food, and to give it a try. It improved his digestion massively, and even to this day, he is still on the brand, but is on the Satiety Weight Management food.

Author: Natalie Jayne J.

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Called 4.health for sensitive stomach from tractor supply is what we gave our senior pug it really even helps with skin allergies he had too

Author: Lynne D.

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Hills Science Diet for sensitive stomach. Comes in both wet and dry.

Author: Nancy C.

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I cook for my two as well, best thing I ever did but one of them is getting the poops again .. feels like I get her sorted and it comes back.. I had been using white rice as you can see I’m not the only one, but, did read that we should be using brown rice and not white. I’ve since switched and hoping for the best. Anyone opinion ?

Author: Lisa D.

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I use Fromm food, wet & dry mixed. Most of it grain free. No tummy issues here.

Author: Debbie W.

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Hills science diet has changed my boys life. I highly recommend

Author: Samantha M.

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Hill’s Science Diet sensitive stomach my pugs love this

Author: Julie C.

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FROMM brand has done wonderful for my pug. No gas and no vomit

Author: Denisse Paolla Contreras H.

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I have been using Nature Diet for over 25 years brilliant .

Author: Barbara B.

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Farmers Dog. Best food ever!!

Author: Mary Jo C.

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Fresh pet. In refrigerated section in dog food aisle.

Author: Wendy Romick D.

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Blue buffalo is what my pugs eat!!

Author: Kyla J.

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We used Fresh Pet for our three puggies.

Author: Doris H.

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My grand dog has a sensitive tummy and she loves The Farmers Dog

Author: Marilee K.

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Been feeding my pug Taste of the Wild for yrs. She is 10 and still acts like a pup

Author: Stephanie M L.

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I use pedigrees high protein with red meat and if Lola has an upset tummy I give her raw eggs with milk with cut up bread she loves it and cleans her bowl.

Author: Karen Dykes P.

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My pug went on A Taste Of the Wild grain free food (Salmon) on it for 13 years. No issues. About 30.00 every month and a half.

Author: Deb D.

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This is what my pug has and never have a problem xx

Author: Susan V.

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Honest Kitchen, you can find them on the internet. Our pug has to be grain free. Plus if you think it’s an acid reflux problem, you pup can take pepcifld ac. Ask your vet about it.

Author: Andee P.

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I tried all the expensive brands and Cooper could not digest any of them I tried Pedigree and he was fine ever since

Author: Keith G.

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Home made using real ingredients. I use chicken, pork and sometimes beef along with green beans, carrots and brown rice. Not too much rice though.

Author: Christine F.

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Purina pro plan hypoallergenic . The only one that works for our pug frizzi that has an extreme sensitive stomach.

Author: Tiziana Ragno A.

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Fresh pet my pugs have same problem and night snack Ativan yougart. They are all good now .

Author: Dianne H.

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Royal canin sensitivity or gastrointestinal

Author: Katie-may B.

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Purina Pro-Plan….I had to put my pug on the sensitive stomach formula of purina pro-plan and it has made a huge difference

Author: Sherri C.

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Burns Sensitive pork and potato

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Simply Nourish Grain Free Salmon

Author: Bethanie R.

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Purina’s Pro plan for sensitive skin & stomach

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There are few things worse than dealing with diarrhea in your Rottweiler! We asked our 800,000 members from Rottweiler community on facebook the following question: “What’s the best food for a Rottweiler with a sensitive stomach?”

We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Rottweiler’s health. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be paid affiliate links at no additional cost to you. 

25 Best Foods for a Rottweiler with a Sensitive Tummy

I’ve had great luck with Canine Caviar but would feed white rice, pumpkin, and boiled chicken for a while until things calm down.

Author: Whimsy W.

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Nutro is what all line get. They don’t eat as much. Less pooping and rain melts it away. It ain’t cheap though but you don’t have to buy as much.

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My first Rottie had a very sensitive stomach – back then we fed Purina One lamb and rice – he did well on it. There are other good brands that cater to this now so you probably have quite a choice. Most are very expensive tho’. I have my little dog on Royal Canin low fat gastrointestinal kibble and canned food. She does great on it but it’s very expensive.

Author: Kathleen C.

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Purina pro plan sensitive stomach, helped my baby

Author: Nedra W.

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This is what I feed best ever also no gas

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My rottie also has sensitive stomach..tried everything, she’s in Rachel ray chix and veggies, seems to be the only one that agrees with her. Sometimes I’ll add in a little pumpkin. And when she gets upset belly from eating something outside of course it’s chix and rice for a few meals. But def Rachel ray chix and veggies! Good luck

Author: Jenine Giaquinto G.

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My Rottie has a sensitive tummy….tried Fromme, Fresh Pet, etc. This food has finally agreed with him and both pups live it!

Author: Lynn Jacques B.

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Canine Caviar Special Needs. Did wonders for my girl.

Author: Yzabel B.

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A lot of dogs are allergic to chicken.I would feed rice, hamburger and pumpkin until she feels better. Good luck.

Author: Marie B.

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Hills prescription diet Winston gets gas x before each meal and a pre and probiotic in his food,,had bloat twice and this has worked for two years,,,,very expensive as he goes through four cans a day but it keeps him out of the vet,,

Author: Wendy Mc Daniel H.

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Iams Large Breed with canned green beans.

Author: Bill A.

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I cook mine steamed rice, carrots and chicken. He doesn’t eat his hard food without it. Also, pumpkin puree works well. Not pumpkin filling though. Has to be puree.

Author: Heather F.

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I would use instinct gut health I would also add plain yogurt high in probiotics and some canned pure pumpkin

Author: Alison D N.

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Rachel ray canned for digestive issues is good but what is really fantastic in my opinion is The Farmhouse Dog. You order on line and tell them if your breed has any active issues such as stomach, itching, needed weight loss etc. you can do a trial for around 50-60 bucks. It’s sent frozen and it’s proportioned to your breed. We started our five year old on it and he loves it. We have seen an improvement in his weight coat and itching already. Unfortunate side it expensive for a Rottweiler due to their size. We are paying 120 a week. We’re hoping to keep him on it temporarily. When it comes to my rotties I will do anything to help them have a great life. Rottweilers are known for stomach issues such as regurgitation etc. prilosic may help but check with your vet. Good luck.

Author: Sherri J.

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We use Iams for sensitive stomach and Pet Fresh sensitive digestion.

Author: Bob E.

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Hills Science or Buffalo Blue. My vet recommended I boil lean ground beef and chicken add brown rice and sweet potato. He prescribed a supplement. After my boy got over it. I would do half prescribed food and half cup of cooked food. He did well. And we gave frozen green beans as a snack.

Author: Arvla Yvonne G.

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Farmers Dog. Their food is awesome. I recommend them every day!!!

Author: Dawn B.

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Brown Rice, steamed ground lean turkey, pumpkin and greek yogurt

Author: Andy C.

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Royal canin sensitive stomach ! My rottie used too eat it he had sensitive stomach also dont feed when they are hot food needs too be elavated too ! If he at after playing and was hot out ot came

Author: Tracy P.

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Acana beef and pumpkin works for my sensitive girl. We found out she cant eat kibble with chicken but can eat fresh boiled chicken. She also has stewed beef with zuchini and 90% lean burger added to crunchies. We soak it in warm water till its soft before she eats the kibble. If she happens to get a loose stool Diggn firm up on chewy makes a pumpkin apple pectin powder that helps right away

Author: Patricia L.

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We use 4 Health Sensitive Stomach kibble from Tractor Supply.

Author: Erika P.

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I’ve had good luck with Taste of the wild grain free formula. And we add goats milk to the morning feeding

Author: Amber M.

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Fromm. It’s the only thing we feed our dogs and no table food or grocery store treats. All natural treats. Our Rottie would get sick on anything else. Unless you want to make them homemade food, but you have to know what your doing to give them what thier body’s need.

Author: Erica M.

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Purina One for sensitive stomachs, it’s a good brand and not overly expensive.

Author: Inna D.

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anything with lamb, we used to have one and we used IAMs with lamb

Author: Bev B.

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There are few things worse than dealing with diarrhea in your Yorkie! We asked our 800,000 members from Yorkie community on facebook the following question: “What’s the best food for a Yorkie with a sensitive stomach?”

We’ve summarized the best responses below. Always remember to check with your veterinarian before making changes that affect your Yorkie’s health. iHeartDogs is reader supported, so some of the links below may be paid affiliate links at no additional cost to you. 

35 Best Foods for a Yorkie with a Sensitive Tummy

Instinct Raw. Comes frozen in little bites, I thaw what’s necessary for each meal. Another important step is to have, allergy testing, environmental, and food. Made all the difference! My little one is allergic to several foods, once the foods were eliminated she’s doing so much better! She’s been eating raw for 6 yrs!

Author: Donna M.

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Boil boneless, skinless chicken (breasts or tenders). Once cooked, use the water you boiled the chicken in to cook instant rice. Once it is all cooked and cooled, chop up the chicken and mix it in with the rice.

Author: Shari S.

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Mine was on a prescription diet.Hills Science Diet ID low fat.He had a very serious IBS condition. He was on the kibble for a few years and then on the wet food the last several years.

Author: Jenny M.

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Royal canine is highly recommended

Author: Julie T.

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My 11.5 yr old boy is on Royal Canine for Yorkie’s also a serving of wet food and chicken or ground beef with rice cooked up.

Author: Susie N.

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Wellness has a line for dogs with sensitivities. Not a bunch of fillers and good ingredients.

Author: Drita M.

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Royal Canine. Used it for all of my Yorkies and still do. Also I find if you can get them to eat a little bit in the morning it helps thier stomach And a little bit throughout the day. Even just a few pieces. Sometimes I feed out of my hand. Yorkies are very finicky eaters.

Author: Susie Pagel- M.

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I buy the Purina Pro Plan- they have one with salmon and one with lamb. My vet suggested it because one of my babies has Pancreatitis.

Author: Pollette J.

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Freshpet my Macy has a sensitive tommy I tried all the expensive vet stuff and that is the only food she eats and not have problems like all that expensive stuff. Albertsons has it Walmart has it and it’s good and fresh

Author: Karola S.

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V-dog and Dr. Harvey’s dog food. My Yorkie has been on a vegetarian diet for going on two years, and all of her kidney and other stomach issues are gone.

Author: Jimena M.

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Primal raw is the best solution . Rabies one and done , no flea and tick use only wonderside spray , puppy shots and done . Give PetMoringa BALACE DAILY . I believe heartworm or flea meds caused my babies seizures and or pancreatitis and passing of blood . She was on Kibble ( burnt food full of synthetics ) then vet put her on science diet ID which is the worst ! Feed poison , treat with poison and you get a slowly poisoned dog . All natural here ! Raw meat , marrow bones . Homemade is best but don’t cook it , you lose all the nutrients. I might sound crazy but I will not lose another to poor diet . Following Cathy’s yorkies tips and suggestions . She specializes in nutrition for dogs

Author: Debi O.

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I have a 12 yr old Yorkie who we went through months of this. Tried just about everything. Finally tried Fresh Pet Vital. No more diarrhea, perfect poops and no more tummy troubles!! I was so grateful to find something that worked for her. My little LucyLou!!

Author: Libby M.

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Fresh Pet, it has been good for my 14 year old Yorki

Author: David P.

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Taste Of The Wild. Mine loves it and zero tummy issues. I had problems with so many brands! Either she couldn’t poop or she never stopped pooping. Also, it’s more filling so after a few days, it takes less food to fill her up. It costs more but since she eats less, the cost is really about the same.

Author: Karen Ferrell W.

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I’ve had success with blue buffalo for small dogs, canned and soft

Author: Nancy Jolly N.

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I had a Yorkie with a very bad grain allergy did Blue Buffalo grain free small breed. My current Yorkie did the same but he’s very old now and has lost almost all his teeth so he does their moist food now. (We tried many kinds BB was the best )

Author: Jennifer H.

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Primal raw! Comes in little bites or cubes, so good for their joints too

Author: Kelly S.

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We have had ours on Royal Cannine low fat gastrointestinal for many years now. Keep the dry kibble out for her whenever she wants it and feed the wet canned food twice daily. It has helped. She still has occasional tummy issues but it is much better.PS- i have a VERY finicky eater. Rice, chicken, scrambled eggs. All the usual bland foods you give a little fur baby when not feeling good, she won’t touch. Doesn’t like treats either.

Author: Aileen C.

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Mine has pancreatitis also and I have tried everything. The best I have found is Cesar. I know it’s probably not the best but we have had less issues with this than the prescription ones.

Author: Dana Wahl W.

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Cooked and cooled veggies. Broccoli, carrots, like that, but no corn. Thats bad for their stomachs

Author: Yvonne Roloff K.

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Nutro for sensitive stomach is what my lil Yorkie has eaten for awhile now. And keep pure can pumpkin on hand.

Author: Janie Addair C.

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My baby had a sensitive tummy and I fed him Eukanuba for small dogs. It was pricy compared to other foods but it worked so it was well worth it to us.

Author: Amanda R.

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Purina pro plan small breed sensitive stomach. I have a small mix breed similar to a yorkie and he has always had stomach problems with most foods. He does great with the Purina pro plan.

Author: Amy Rast H.

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Wellness for both of my kids and they also love pomegranate and berries treats

Author: Candy C.

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This is what my girls eat, they have very sensitive stomachs

Author: Nicki Wingate N.

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My Yorkie was the same way! I found this! He loves it and it doesn’t make him sick.

Author: Lynne Knight T.

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I have two Yorkies and I buy them Hills science diet sensitive stomach & skin it seems to do alright for them

Author: Tony M.

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My yorkies are very sensitive to almost every food until our new vet recommended Purina pro plan EN. We haven’t had an issue since we change! The best. We give them both kibble and wet it works like a charm.

Author: Vanessa M.

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Purina Pro Plan small breed for sensitive stomach & skin. I add a teaspoon of 100% pumpkin.

Author: Sheila J.

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Purina One Lamb and Rice I’ve had 4 Yorkie in the past and that’s what Dr Faulkner recommended for my Yorkies!

Author: Betty H.

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Hills Science diet for sensitive stomachs Vet prescription.I have it auto delivered from Chewy

Author: Barbara S.

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iams that is all i can feed my yorkie and it prevents hairball sickness too

Author: Elizabeth D.

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I make a pot of boiled chicken (shredded), canned carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, brown rice, scrambled eggs and gravy. Bag it up in about 3 cup servings and freeze it, and feed her accordingly. She’s very picky, at least I know what’s in it, she is 8 years old and doesn’t have many teeth, so this works well

Author: Brindy B.

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I used to boil boneless chicken white rice and tiny slices of carrots store it in baggies in the freezer but keep a couple bags in the refrigerator for the week take one out as needed depending on the weight of your dog mine was 3lbs so he didn’t eat as much as some

Author: Barbara M.

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Our baby has pancreatitis and now we only feed her little Cesar moist and their dry food.

Author: Beth J.

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Sometimes, the perfect dog for a person is one they didn’t expect. Frank Reyes knew he wanted to adopt a dog at some point, but when someone introduced him to an abandoned Pit Bull, he was hesitant because of harmful stereotypes he had heard. But he decided to give the pup a chance.

The Pit Bull, who was later named Sinatra, was abandoned at a pet store. Despite his heartbreaking past, Sinatra ended up being full of love. Reyes couldn’t deny a special connection between him and the pup. It was meant to be!

Dumped Outside Store

Sinatra’s previous humans showed up at a local pet store and asked to drop him off. The employee explained that they’re a supply store and not a shelter. Instead of driving Sinatra to a shelter or rescue, the owners tied him to a cart return outside the store, and abandoned him.

When Reyes went to the veterinary hospital where Sinatra was being held, he grew nervous as the large dog ran toward him. But once Sinatra got close enough, he rolled on his back to ask for belly rubs. At that moment, Reyes knew they were meant to be best friends.

“It was a lot of trial and tribulations to work with him and get to know him. But once it happened, he was my right-hand man,” said Reyes.

Sinatra was highly food motivated, so Reyes worked that into training. Eventually, he got the gentle pup to be patient with food and complete other tricks. Sinatra ended up being exactly the kind of companion Reyes needed in his life.

A Long, Meaningful Life

Thanks to Reyes’ kind heart, Sinatra had a wonderful life. The two got 11 years together, where they spent countless times cuddling, playing fetch, and going on adventures.

“He was my first dog, and he’s only ever been my first and only dog,” Reyes said.

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At around 13 years old, Sinatra started slowing down and not doing well. He wasn’t eating, and he started to drastically lose weight. Reyes tried everything to save him, but it was Sinatra’s time to cross the rainbow bridge. A few days before Sinatra’s passing, the pup went outside to look at a rainbow as if to tell his dad it was time.

Losing Sinatra was one of the hardest moments of Reyes’ life, but he’s grateful they had so many wonderful years together. He even got a tattoo in the pup’s honor. Now, Reyes is helping foster a Pit Bull named Bowser because he knows that love can change a rescue dog’s life drastically.

Rest in peace, Sinatra. You were very loved!

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