The main question here is – has the diarrhea stopped? If it has, the problem might have “blown over.” If it continues, comes back, or anything else crops up such a lethargy or vomiting you do need to see a vet.
Today As Every Day Our Beloved Golden Made A Poop. 3/4 Of Which Was Perfectly…
Today as every day our beloved Golden made a poop. 3/4 of which was perfectly normal.1/4 was yellow and well, watery. He eats normally, drinks, plays, digs, wags his tail. Yesterday he stole a chicken in worcastershire sauce. And on Wednesday we changed their puppy food (we mixed taste of wild with holistic ) – He’s up to date with his vaccines ( (DHPPi2 + lepto – most recent).
We have also a lab, but she is on metronidazole right now. She has ameba – which is very common in Indonesia. He was clean, so he got his second shot on Monday.
Sorry for panicking, but we had a dozens of health issues with our dogs and I’m superscared about dealing with distemper or parvo (again).*
*Our lab had parvo 2 months ago, test – positive. Our golden was parvo negative, but he started to have the same symptoms as our lab 4 days before she did. 3 of 4 vets we encountered said that his test results must have been false negative. Now I’m panicking its parvo again. Should I?
For breakfast they had: puppy food (+ peanut butter + apple on the side) (as always)
for lunch I’m serving rice with chicken and carrot.
Can I do something more??
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I Spoke To An ER Vet And She Suggested Withholding Food For 24 Which…
I spoke to an ER vet and she suggested withholding food for 24 which I did from Sunday morning until Monday morning. Her feces was light brown and accompanied by undigested red blood twice. Today her feces is dark brown (darker than usual), but no undigested blood and I don’t think there was any digested blood (black blood).
My dog, Kayla, is a usually healthy 12 year old mutt. I checked her temperature rectally yesterday and it was 100.3. Using the pinch test between her shoulder blades, she does not seem dehydrated. I have also felt her gums for dehydration and they are just slightly sticky, but they are a normal color. I am monitoring her water intake and that is normal.
I also started her on liquid probiotics yesterday. Just a little mixed in with the chicken and rice. I realized that I was over-feeding her the chicken and rice on Sunday morning when I spoke with the ER vet so I have drastically reduced her feeding when I starting feeding her again this morning (Monday). I am just giving her a tablespoon of the mixture every couple hours.
My questions are when should I start to introduce her dog food back into her diet and do you think it is necessary to visit the vet? I know it is always a good idea to visit the vet, but last time Kayla had an upset stomach, it ended up being close to $500. Thank you!
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Tom Tom Go to the dog doctor
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Ashley Ridout Thank you all for your help! I went to the vet today and since she is still healthy, the vet bill was only $150. I received an antibiotic and an anti-diarrhetic. I am so thankful that you took the time to answer my concerns. I thought I could get her back to normal the old-fashioned way, but you all were right and I am glad I visited the vet. Hopefully the meds will clear things up 🙂
My Dog Is A American Bull Dog Sharpei Mix
She Is 2 Years Old
She Was Also…
She Is 2 Years Old
She Was Also…
My dog is a American bull dog sharpei mix
She is 2 years old
She was also a rescue so she has never been in a crate before
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Clara Boulton Hi there,
The best thing is to never ‘force’ your dog into the crate.
The crate should be a safe haven for the dog, somewhere where they are never bothered and hopefully feel most comfortable to sleep in. Is it big enough or her to stand up in? If so try putting her water and food in there. Play with the ball and keep throwing it into the crate to get her used to the idea that every time she goes in it she isn’t going to be locked in and left alone. Especially with a rescue the crate should be build up slowly.Once she starts feeling more comfortable going ion and out of the crate for meals, the ball and treats (and she clicks on that you won’t lock her in it every time she steps foot in) start putting her in, giving her a treat, closing the door and going upstairs/out of the room. Most dogs are worse when they can hear you around the house so it will take time. Try leaving her for 2 minutes, however if she is starts crying or whining do not go to her, just wait it out. Have you tried putting a blanket over it? Even my dog who has been crate trained since a puppy feels bit more uncomfortable if he doesn’t have a blanket covering 3/4 sides.
To me it sounds like this dog suffers from separation anxiety, this can be managed but you will have to remember that she may never really adjust to being left alone for long periods. A drastic measure may be to consider getting another dog if she enjoys their company? Some dogs with separation anxiety can quickly turn very destructive and this can be dangerous for them if they chew through a wire or choke on something. However it may not be this at all and she may just get over excited that she has escaped the evil crate!
What type of crate have you got? Most dogs can escape a material crate as if they paw at it long enough the zip will start to move, try investing in a sturdy metal crate with several bolds to keep it shut.
Another thing to consider is that your rescue dog may need some time to adjust to your home. I have taken on dogs that have taken 2 years and some that have taken 2 weeks.
Best of luck!
Clara
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Clara Boulton Sorry meant my reply as an answer not a comment.
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ashlyn hag Thanks a lot we have tried putting food and water in her crate and even putting her toy in there, we have a sturdy metal crate but she uses brutal force to brake it we have tried zip ties and she just brakes those too, but at night when we put her in there she is fine because she knows that we are here and that she is not alone.
Hi I Have A 5 Month Old Half Persian Mix Cat. He Is Breathing Fast…
Hi i have a 5 month old half persian mix cat. He is breathing fast 60 breaths per minute. Nose flaring. It’s summer here and it’s about 39 degrees celcius here. I’ve put him infront of a fan and put damp cloth on him wat should i do?
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Angelle Salvatore Went to the vet he has a cold. The vet injected him with antibiotics and multi vitamins. Prescribed antibiotics for 1 week.
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Angelle Salvatore Thank you for your help! I was so worried.
In The Town I’m In Their Is No Dog Food At All, I Would Really…
In the town I’m in their is no dog food at all, I would really appreciate if you can help me in what to feed them as they are to skinny, you can feel the bones on their chest. Theirs 1 local vet that I don’t really trust he has given them all vaccines, asked him concerning the weight he didn’t have anything to recomend.
1 Male German shepperd 2.5 years
1 Female German shepperd 2 years
1 Mix bred toy dog 3 years.
Thank you,
Best regards.
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Dog Is A 6.5 Yr Lab Mix. Was Fine Yesterday. This AM She Doesn’t Want…
Dog is a 6.5 yr lab mix. Was fine yesterday. This AM she doesn’t want to walk on her back legs. Looked @everything, tried pushing spots to see if we could find problem. When we did get her to walk it looks like her back end is squatting.
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Jana If it was me, I’d see a vet immediately. Particularly with sudden onset like this, I’d suspect some scary cause such as neurological problem, spinal problem, infection, toxin … I wouldn’t wait.
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Raj G home remedies is not the answer please rush her to the vet for a scan
My Chihuahua Mix Ate One Chocolate No Bake Cookie She’s 4 Years Old About 10-15…
My chihuahua mix ate one chocolate no bake cookie she’s 4 years old about 10-15 pounds and has shown no signs of illness so far it’s been about 3-4 hours since she ate it will she be fine.
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Alice Maya I’m shore she will be fine but chocolate increases dogs hart beat so keep a close eye on her if she starts to show any signs call the vet right away
Hi! I Have A 10yr Old Female Beagle Mix Approx 15/20lbs. Gave Her 5mg Prednisone…
Hi! I have a 10yr old female beagle mix approx 15/20lbs. Gave her 5mg prednisone while my daughter gave her clariten n didn’t tell me. Is this dangerous?
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“I Have A 12 Older Shred/lab Mix I Just Noticed She Has Worms In Her…
“I have a 12 older shred/lab mix I just noticed she has worms in her poop, I also have 4 other dogs I’m not sure about them. Goldie the 12 year poops on the cement that’s how I know it was her. Do I need to de-worm all my dogs or just her?”
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My Dog Had Diareah For A Couple Days So I Boiled Hamburger And Rice And…
My dog had diareah for a couple days so I boiled hamburger and rice and fed that and slowly mixed in dry dog food. It has been over 48 hours and no poop. Should I be worried and calling my vet?
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Second poop today was just as it should be. Brown and solid. No lethargy or vomiting. He’s crazy happy, thorn his new bed apart, ate the whole lunch and snack. I am so happy that he’s alright!