I just adopted a young (2yo) pom, and he has colitis. His previous owner had fairly good luck keeping him on Pedigree, but still needed to give him prednisone occasionally. I’ve been considering making my own natural dog food from my old vet’s recipe. Has anyone had experience with canine colitis? What worked for you? Thanks 
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I just adopted a young (2yo) pom, and he has colitis. His previous owner had fairly good luck keeping him on Pedigree, but still needed to give him prednisone occasionally. I’ve been considering making my own natural dog food from my old vet’s recipe. Has anyone had experience with canine colitis? What worked for you? Thanks :D[/QUOTE]
Yeah, and I had to go raw (now on dehydrated raw) with my dog. In 2 days, he went from bloody diarrhea and acid reflux (vet said colitis), to regular poop. I did find a kibble he can eat (Thank you Bumper!), but it’s more like a snack and not most of his diet.
Thanks, GotGait 
I’m glad the raw diet seems to work. What was in yours? This one has a choice of chicken or liver, cooked oats, apple, and peas. What sort of kibble did you find?
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Thanks, GotGait I’m glad the raw diet seems to work. What was in yours? This one has a choice of chicken or liver, cooked oats, apple, and peas. What sort of kibble did you find?[/QUOTE]
I’m a lazy raw feeder. I don’t have the time or space to grind meat or put it all together so I get the pre-made stuff: Stella and Chewy’s and Primal.
The only kibble this dog can eat without issues is a sled dog food called Redpaw. He’s 10 and I’ve tried just about every grain-free food out there along with several of the “best” grain-added ones. This is the only one that has worked so I’m done searching.
I have cut out kibble in the past, but he’s a grazer and likes nibbling throughout the day. If he doesn’t have food in his stomach, he wakes me up in the middle of the night yarking up yellow foam on my bedspread. Kibble has been the easiest way to prevent that. Plus, he goes nutso for Redpaw.
Thanks I think I’ll give that a try.
Our Yorkie mix had colitis when we got her. She transitioned to regular kibble once she felt better (bland diet) and got hungry enough. She’s been fine ever since on the better brands, sometimes small dog formula and sometimes the senior food our other dog gets. For her, the colitis was from a combo of poor diet (table food) and stress.
