Could probiotics help my dog?

[MoanyMcMoanington]

We have a 4 year old rescue dog.

He has been with us for just over 2 years and in all that time he has had tummy issues. Not helped by the fact he is a very anxious dog. He was purchased as a lockdown dog, most probably from a back yard breeder and then abused for the first year of his life.

We have seen several behaviourists and he is getting better but we have resigned ourselves to the fact that he will always be a very anxious and at times reactive dog and not a lot will fix that (especially as I suspect he was from a back yard breeder so god only knows what his history is).

He had very bad diarrhoea when we first got him but I put that down to him being so stressed as we are his second rescue family but even now with him living the very calm and small world to help him relax as much as possible he still has diarrhoea most days. It's strange because he actually starts off the day with normal stools but ends up going 5-6 times in a day and by the end it's like water.

We have changed his diet several times and have found that a higher protein and low to no grains works best (he vomits with higher grain food) and dry food works better.

I have wondered if a probiotic would help him? Has anyone had success with their dog on these?

I'll try that, thanks

Had some issues with our cocker. She was on Royal Canin wet and dry. Tried Forthglades which helped a bit. Still prone to periods of runny bum though (anal glands are apparently not in the right place so goes every 4-6 weeks and vet empties them). Believe it or not she now has Chappie about 50% of time and the rest I home cook. Her poos on fresh (cooked) turkey, duck, lamb, chicken, venison or cod with steamed mixed veg are pretty much perfect. Has helped with the anal glands too. Can now go 8 weeks without going to vet and they’re not as full. And she loves it. She’s obsessed with veg and we swooped out some treats with fresh bell pepper, cucumber, blueberries, carrots, baby corn, mangetout - she loves the veggies too.

Mind you it’s dear so we had to cut down our food bill!

Shes also on raw 100% meat no veg, she has a sensitivity to carbs can’t tolerate them so no rice, grain or sweet potato nothing like that.

I always keep this in the cupboard. Sorts out most tummy upsets quickly. A few of mine haven’t been able to tolerate chicken despite most vets telling you chicken & rice.
https://www.vetuk.co.uk/vetuk-own-brand-vetuk-supplements-c-1392_1396/vetuk-probiotic-kolin-paste-for-cats-and-dogs-p-20356

Mine has one 'grain' (size of a pea) of fermented milk grains a day. She's a super fussy eater but she loves it.

I've got a nervy sprocker and she has nutri-calm tablets daily along with Yumove probiotics. The Vet said that anxiety and upset tummies go hand in hand. Touch wood, she's had a great tummy since being on these and we def notice if we miss a dose of either.

Hope this helps?
How can it when much of your post is utter nonsense?
I'm not anti barf feeding but I'm not evangelical about it either and I doubt it's the answer to the OP's problems.
As for "no risk of salmonella," I really hope neither you or your dogs ever find out that you are wrong about this.

Edited to say: why tuna? There are a hundred reasons why we as humans shouldn't be eating tuna or giving it to our dogs.

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Pro max. It's amazing stuff! My old dog had IBS and we a,ways kept a tube or 5 around the house. We also gave him kefir yoghurt and that helped manage the bum on a day to day basis.

@MoanyMcMoanington this might sound odd, but have you considered acupuncture? Mine had it for mobility issues, but it he,oed his IBS and some of the other clients our vet had were using it for anxiety.

My vet recommended Saccharomyces boulardii for my dog who has colitis and frequent diarrhoea. It's recommended for humans too - especially for gut issues when travelling abroad. It's a probiotic- they actually recommended the human grade capsules. An online uk chemist called Cytoplan sell capsules at a good price

He's quite a reactive rescue as he was abused, he only trusts DH and I, he wouldn't allow anyone to stick needles in him although I'm a big believer in acupuncture as I have it myself.

Oh, I didn't know dogs could have a S boullardii, I've recently bought the Optibac ones for myself as I too have gut issues.

Dog naturally magazine article

Hope this works- not linked an article before

The pattern of this does sound very much anxiety-related and suggests that his meds are not doing enough to alleviate fear symptoms. There is usually scope to double the fluoxetine dose from the typical starting dose and/ or add something else.
Also consider whether walking (or the type of walking you're doing) is genuinely helpful or necessary for this animal, as PP said.