[Dailydrool] The fine art of balancing low residue food and constipation

[Val Brewer]

I read with interest the comments on low residue food leading to constipation. 
Here at our house we have perfected the balancing act of poop control. Bo, who 
suffers ulcerative colitis, was on low residue food and now I/D to help the 
colitis, plus Metronidazole and Budesonide on a daily basis. To keep his stools 
soft however, we mix two tablespoons of pureed boiled skinless chicken breasts 
poached in water with every meal and mom monitors poops on a daily basis. If 
there is any straining or hardness, per dr.'s orders, she gives Bo a stool 
softener in the next meal. I am proud to say that Bo has been quite well for 
almost an entire year now, after having almost died last January. Semper fido, 
CIC Bo!!! And kudos to Bo's vet, Dr. Head.


      
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