and hes about 6 months old, well when i was bringing him home i noticed he had really bad gas and then he started to have diarreah. but its like water and the smell is horific. hes acting normal, but his bowel movements arent right. any suggestions? i know he probably ate something before he got here that upset his stomach. but my question is how long should i wait before i take him to the vet? or are there any remedies to help dogs with diarreah? thanks
2006-12-18 04:40:53 · 8 answers · asked by kmac41586 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Well, regardless of everything else you should take a new pet to the vet immediately. If you have other pets at home I wouldn't even introduce a new one without stopping off at the vet first.
Where did you get this dog from? Pet store? Back Yard breeder? Shelter?
2006-12-18 04:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by KJ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Generally, the excitement and car ride together will give a new dog diarreah. When I got my basset about 5 months ago, I was forwarned. I was told if it didn't subside in a few days, to go to the vet. Just make sure he has plenty of water and food. The lady's husband I got my basset from was a vet, he said to give Lulu a spoonful of pepto bismal and it would subside...that worked too.
2006-12-18 04:50:03 · answer #2 · answered by SamIam82 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to go to the vet. It's possible he has a virus that he contracted from another animal. He may need meds to clear up his problem. He should be seen by a vet anyway. He is just a puppy. You need to make sure he is healthy. Wouldn't you take your 6 month old child to the Dr. He needs to go.
Owner of a almost 4 month old yellow lab, and past owner of a chocolate lab.
2006-12-18 05:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him in immediatley. Labs are on of the breeds that seem to be more suceptable to Parvo. It sounds like it could be parvo. Has he had his shots? Take him in now!!! Before you have to have major expenses to treat him. Good luck!
It could just be nerves but if there is an awful smell (metallic sort of) and blood in the diarrhea it is probably parvo or something else.
2006-12-18 04:52:29 · answer #4 · answered by Ryne's proud mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may be something serious. Take him to the vet immediately. What you are describing could be an illness that causes death (parvo). In any case, he probably needs fluids if he is still having problems. Also, make sure he's gotten ALL of his shots.
2006-12-18 04:55:53 · answer #5 · answered by Yoyo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was probally stressed from the car ride, withhold food for 24 hours offer plenty of water, only feed him the brand of food other owner had him on or it will continue for longer.
If you have any problems after 24 hours of fasting. Take him to the vet.
Good luck.
When you do switch his food mix is slowly over time to adjust his stomach no sudden switches.
2006-12-18 04:46:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't wait take him to a doctor right away!! Then when he feels better give him a bath and feed him on a diet on good pet food! I suggest Iams puppy food! My dog loves it!!
2006-12-18 04:45:54 · answer #7 · answered by Rylee M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait til tomorrow morning and if he isn't better take him to the vet unless he isn't eating or drinking then you need to take him now.
2006-12-18 04:44:52 · answer #8 · answered by talarlo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋