A poo question (sorry!)

MrChew

MrChew

snowbunny said:
Remember to avoid eggs, too, as there's usually a link between sensitivity to eggs and sensitivity to chicken. Not always always, but usually :)
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We are already avoiding eggs as we noticed they had an effect. Bit dim of us not to catch onto the chicken thing!

We are continuing with the Kong at dinner time or working on a nice calm settle. Chewie has worked out quickly that if he lies near me he gets kibble, but Rowan is SO EXCITED by all this that he constantly tells me to "give tweets!" and tells Chewie 'tweets coming Chewie" if I'm too slow. 😝
 
MrChew

MrChew

The gross poos are back. I think we are going to have to try an elimination diet. I'm finding the idea really daunting. I can't keep him outside for three meals and two snacks every day, I'm feeling so low, OH doesn't think we should do an elimination diet and wants to send off another poo sample. And we have a house auction tomorrow... I just don't know how I'll cope. I feel so stupid complaining given how minor my problems are. And that's what OH tells me. My responses to situations are disproportionate, so just get over it. And that makes me feel a thousand times worse. Urgh. How did a post about poo turn into a pathetic whinge about my stupid problems?
 
Atemas

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MrChew said:
My responses to situations are disproportionate,
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When Red was having all her digestive problems, I used to get very upset and it impacted greatly on me. I was already exhausted because of the problems I was having with Sky not accepting Red and the demands of a puppy. It was the poo 💩 thing that I struggled with - it seemed to tip me over the edge - I worried about her so much that it threw everything out of proportion. So I understand what you are saying. You have plenty on your plate with a young child and the desire to get a nicer home for all of you, so the 💩 thing is just another thing to distort everything. :hug:
 
Jen

Jen

Is your house open plan? I block Stanley off with a baby gate when Rorys eating otherwise it all goes to Stanley. He doesn’t even fuss now, just hangs out on the couch.

I’m sorry you’re feeling so stressed ☹
 
MrChew

MrChew

Jen said:
Is your house open plan? I block Stanley off with a baby gate when Rorys eating otherwise it all goes to Stanley. He doesn’t even fuss now, just hangs out on the couch.

I’m sorry you’re feeling so stressed ☹
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The downstairs area is open. We have to put Chewie in the courtyard and he gets really upset if he finishes his Kong before we are done and I hate it. I'm very sensitive to noises and the combination of loud toddler mealtimes and Chewie being upset on top of generally just feeling rubbish is... a lot.

I should just stop whining.
 
MrChew

MrChew

This is all assuming that it's not an infection... The one poo we sent was negative but for want of a better word it was a normal poo. Does that make a difference?
 
Ashley

Ashley

What type of food does he eat? I would be tempted to change him to a new single protein food with a probiotic before a full elimination diet, which is hard to follow. Unless he is highly sensitive, I still don’t think toddler scraps are enough to cause more than the odd loose pop here and there. What are you using in his kongs? When I was getting Quinn’s issues under control I only used her kibble and the vet wet food. She can now have many other things again with no issues...
 
MrChew

MrChew

Ashley said:
What type of food does he eat? I would be tempted to change him to a new single protein food with a probiotic before a full elimination diet, which is hard to follow. Unless he is highly sensitive, I still don’t think toddler scraps are enough to cause more than the odd loose pop here and there. What are you using in his kongs? When I was getting Quinn’s issues under control I only used her kibble and the vet wet food. She can now have many other things again with no issues...
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Chewie gets salmon kibble and a commercial cooked food with chicken or beef.

I've ordered some single protein rolls (wild boar!) to try and have out his cooked food order on hold for the time being.
 
HAH

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MrChew said:
I should just stop whining.
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Ahem - just dipping in to say the obvious... don’t stop whining. It’s not whining. It’s sharing your problems in a safe space with friends who understand. That’s really important, and healthy, so you’re actually practicing good self care. That is all (plus I hope there’s a clear way through soon, obvs. And good luck with the auction - that’s A LOT you’ve got on your plate at the moment).
 
MrChew

MrChew

Thanks @HAH and @Jacqui-S. I feel like nobody in real life wants to know about how I'm feeling and every time I express myself I annoy people and drive them away so this is one of the only places I can actually talk.

Currently my OH means well but doesn't get it at all and every time he opens his mouth he upsets me more. He thinks I should be able to control my feelings. My in laws think I'm a crazy cow after the holiday incidents. My mum thinks I should be grateful for my in laws and I'm an awful person. My friends all live interstate and my only local friend moved to the UK.
 
Lisa

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I’m sorry you are feeling low, @MrChew. Come and chat to us anytime and offload here. It sucks you don’t have a real-life supportive person at the moment but we can be your virtual ones!

Have you tried just taking chicken out of Chewie’s diet? That’s such a common one for allergies.
 
Xena Dog Princess

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(I'm aware that I've probably missed a lot of backstory, so take what I say with a grain of salt) - you don't have to brush things under the rug. You don't have to just put up with it because "that's the way they are". But have strong boundaries. You know that you can't rely on them after your recent trip away, so keep that in mind going forward. Leave them to your OH to deal with, but if he wants to brush things under the rug then don't be afraid to stand up for yourself and for Rowan.

Also, I'm sure you'll come up with an adequate solution for the toddler feeding time. And remember, he won't be a toddler forever and his food will eventually stay where it's meant to be.

And my favourite saying - "it's not the misery Olympics". You're allowed to be bothered by stuff even though others are dealing with much bigger stuff.
 
Lab_adore

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Please don't feel like you can't say whatever you are feeling here. This forum is like a gold mine for making life just a bit (or a lot!) easier...whether it be dog related or not. Even Steve who doesn't 'do' social media at all and used to scoff at me for being on here so much, now asks after people and their dogs and tells me to 'ask the forum folk' when we don't know what to do about something Maxx is doing (or not doing).

We are here to help and to listen and be listened to so don't hold back! I can't for one minute comprehend the stress you must be under right now. May it soon get better
 
M

M.F.

Sorry you’re going through so much.

Have you considered a crate? Chewie could be in a crate right next to Rowan at meal times.
 
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