Guide with Acid Reflux

[Lisa Belville]

Hi, all.


Dahlia has been diagnosed with acid reflux.


She's getting two cups of Royal Canin Hydrolyzed protein food daily. 
She also takes 400 mg of Tagamet a day and I'm feeding her smaller
portions four times a day rather than twice a day.  She's also using an
elevated bowl.


Has anyone worked a dog with acid reflux?  What other tips and tricks
work well for a dog with this condition.


Thanks in advance for the thoughts.


Lisa


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Lisa Belville
misskt...@frontier.com

[Lisa Belville]

Julie,


Thanks so much.  It's a bit overwhelming at the moment.  Dahlia is my
fourth guide, but my first to develop a chronic condition like this so
early in her career.  She just turned four and we've been together for
fifteen months.


I feel sorry for her because the only treats she gets are her kibble. 
At least she loves it and has a good appetite.


I'm glad to know that a dog with acid reflux can work successfully with
a bit of planning.


Lisa Belville
misskt...@frontier.com

On 2/4/2026 3:42 PM, Julie A. Orozco wrote:
> Hi Lisa,
>
> Yes, o yes. My first dog had acid reflux, though I wasn't told that's what it was at the time. I would recommend doing everything your doing. I fed my dog 3 times a day, and she was on a sensitive stomach food. I was super careful not to let her get any human food because with her, any little bit would make her sick.
>
> Ultimately, these dogs can work with acid reflux. My dog did for about 5 and a half years, and when she retired, it had nothing to do with her stomach. It's just not convenient to carry food around all the time, but it's manageable. If I think of anything else, I'll send it along.
>
> Julie