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| This topic is available here on forum.oes.org | So, as most of you know, Oliver has had diarreah since we got him on Saturday. Not runny like water, just real soft. We went to the vet for a check-up on Monday, and everything looked good, no worms, or anything in his stool. I took in my own stool sample, and the vet confirmed it was too soft. He's also been going 6-8 times a day!
Yesterday the vet gave him Amforal, 3 doses, every 8 hours in hopes of clearing it up. But, last night (after the first dose) his poop was watery, so it had actually gotten worse.
He is still eating and drinking, and playing normal, but I am so worried! Does anyone know if the Amforal should make it worse before it makes it better? The vet is closed today.
Any ideas on hardening his stools? I have him on Science Diet, Large breed, the regular formula, adult-only because this is what the breeder had him on. He is eating 4-5 times a day, about 1/3 cup each time (more if he looks at me and says "mom, I'm freaking starving here"). | |
| | Did your vet recommend to fast for a day? Sometimes that helps then slowly go back with rice; then (brown) rice with chicken. Believe me I am there right now. I am actually cooking for mine and it has helped. Might be an idea for a couple days until it passes. I would ask your vet though what he thinks. Good Luck! | | If it was just soft stool in the first place, I'd definitely consider changing foods. A better quality food will harden things u[p and should result in fewer "eliminations" as well. These days, I'd suggest only picking a new food that is holistic and wheat free and avoid corn and other fillers that won't be digested. Another great resource for choosing a food is reading the Whole Dog Journal. They give a run down of the top dog foods with the highest quality ingredients-- which Val gave a direct link to but I can't seem to find right now... |
Valerie wrote:
1. Dog food -- I recommend reading this article at Whole Dog Journal so you can learn how to pick a high quality dog food. That is a subscription site but it is a great publication. At first, though, you should continue feeding whatever he is used to and make the transition gradually to a new food. I believe in rotating foods periodically to train their tummies to be adaptable, to keep them interested, and because you never really know whether your dog is getting all he needs from one food (the don't put all your eggs in one basket). |
That was in response to a post from someone getting a new puppy. | Just a thought....the rule of thumb is that dogs eliminate as many times a day as they get a meal. If Oliver is getting fed so frequently, you might be putting his digestive system into overdrive. I would try feeding him larger amounts less frequently. When Oscar was a young puppy, I fed him three times a day, and dropped that to twice a day at 6 months. He still gets fed twice a day, and will for the rest of his life.
Tummy issues can be so frustrating. Good luck and hugs to Oliver.
Laurie and Oscar |
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