My puppy is 9 weeks old, is Alpo beef cutsthe right food to feed him? the label says "dog food" not, "puppy food".
2006-10-21 19:33:10 · 9 answers · asked by Liz 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Alpo is probably one of the worst things you can feed your dog. If you love your pet, go the extra mile and get a higher quality food. Your pet will be healthier and live longer, and you'll save money by less visits to the vet.
Also, puppies have different nutritional needs than adult dogs! Please please get your dog a good quality PUPPY food!
I agree with someone who posted previously that it sounds like there might possibly be blood in the stool. You should have that checked out by a vet.
2006-10-21 19:48:25 · answer #1 · answered by ByTheSea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your puppy's stool is black and tarry, take him to a vet immediately. He may have a life-threatening illness, especially if he has any of these other symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting, Pale gums, Other areas of bleeding or bruising on the body, Weight loss, Poor appetite, Excessive drinking or urinating, Excessive urinating.
Black tarry stools are probably not being caused by the food, which I would not recommend, but by the presence of digested blood (Melena) in the feces. Melena develops when blood high in the intestinal track is digested and bleeds into the stomach or small intestines. Melena can be caused by a number of things, including but not limited to a foreign body in the stomach or intestines or gastrointestinal disease.
Regarding Alpo, get rid of it. It's junk dog food. Look for dog food that has chicken, beef or lamb as it's primary source of protein, not meat or chicken byproducts, and contains real ingredients such as brown rice, not fillers and sugar (i.e.,wheat middlings, rice bran, sucrose, etc.) Premium pet foods are expensive, but they are healthier for your puppy and you won't have to feed as much. California Natural, Food for the Puppy Lover's Soul, and Canidae are good examples.
2006-10-21 20:51:35 · answer #2 · answered by PuffsMom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, puppies need more protein and fat than are in adult dog food. But the food may not be the only cause for the stool problems. If you havent already, have a fecal exam done by your vet.
2006-10-21 19:40:15 · answer #3 · answered by cs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why the hell would you feed that to a puppy....or any dog for that matter?????????????? tarry black stools are a sign of BLOOD high in the intestional tract. See a vet or it's a dead pup you will have.
2016-03-18 22:45:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black tarry feces is usually a sign of blood in the stool. Take the pup to the Vet and have them do a fecal flotation.
2006-10-22 02:37:46 · answer #5 · answered by nosphora2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like blood in his stool. Hame 'em checked out.
2006-10-21 19:38:41 · answer #6 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes dog food maybe to strong for puppies. Try the actual puppy labelled food. this will be better and healthier for your puppy
2006-10-21 19:38:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the pup to your vet, ASAP
could be sign of serious problem....also ALPO not good to raise a pup on...
2006-10-21 19:49:51 · answer #8 · answered by Mountain man 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has done the same with my dog! STOP FEEDING IT ALPO.
2014-07-29 10:03:41 · answer #9 · answered by Dia 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋