View Single Post
  #27  
Old October 24th, 2010, 04:29 AM
growler~GateKeeper's Avatar
growler~GateKeeper growler~GateKeeper is offline
Moderator
 
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 17,568
Quote:
Originally Posted by Loki Love View Post
What about giving vaseline regularly? Will that help keep the constipation at bay? The article suggest earlier in this thread also mentions Miralax - should I be using this regularly in his food?
Absolutely NO! to the vaseline not only does it contain ingredients made from petroleum (a naturally occurring, toxic, flammable liquid consisting of a complex mixture of hydrocarbons; mostly associated with crude oil) it also has mineral oil in addition to numerous other chemical preservatives http://www.vaseline.com/Template2.as.../Glossary/Home

1/4 - 1/2 tsp of Butter or the same amount of butternut squash or pure pumpkin (not the pie filling) is a much better alternative.

If you are aiming for single protein grain free canned foods:

Innova Evo has 95% Beef, 95% Chicken & Turkey, 95% Duck, 95% Venison

Nature's Variety Instinct has Chicken w/Turkey, Beef, Lamb, Duck, Rabbit, Venison

Other grainfree foods
Wellness Turkey, Chicken, Beef & Chicken, Wellness Core Chicken, Turkey & Chicken Liver

Taste of the Wild has more than 5 different protein sources & not recommended in a situation with possible protein issues.

A great site regarding constipation http://www.harpsie.com/constipation.htm

Let us know how Mr Miyagi did after his night at the vet
__________________
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do

The Spirit Lives As Long As Someone Who Lives Remembers You - Navaho Saying
Reply With Quote