Supplement for tummy issues

[becmed]

My 3yr old lion head mix,Pellets, gets a slow gut everytime he sheds. He eats Timothy hay like it his job, gets greens 2x a day, and pellets as a treat at night. He doesn’t even get the full amount allowed for his size bc he eats more hay that way. When he sheds it comes out in clumps. I keep him brushed during this hopeing that it would prevent his tummy issues. So far I have never had to take him to the vet but my fear is that it will catch up with him. He will refuse food, I give him gas drops and he always comes back around. Thankfully.. I have tried the oxbow science tab for digestion but I couldn’t tell a difference with him. I have read about pineapple extract but have a hard time finding a product with enough reviews that I feel comfortable giving them to him.

Do you know of a good brand that I can buy even if it is out of the USA I will order it. Is there another way that I can help him. I am worried that one day I may not be able to save him. He can have a episode a few times a week during his shed.

Thank you!

[Wick & Fable]

You can just buy some pineapple slices and give him a piece, rather than focusing on getting an extract. I’ll buy a little container of sliced pineapple and I’ll eat it, while saving one piece to give Wick a small piece once a day.

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Bam]

You can help his gut with a probiotic when he’s shedding. They help keeping the gut microbiota balanced. Tummy upset and gas are cause by a slight microbial disruption. (That in turned is caused by f ex stress. Shedding is a very common cause as well).

I use a probiotic for my bun when he starts a big shed. The most commonly available one that has the right bacteria for rabbits is Benebac. Many of our members use it.

[becmed]

Thank you both so much!! I will get both today!

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