I have this 8 month old germin shephard she always has diarreah and looks horriably under weight, But she eats a full butter dish of dog food and at least half of a nother everyday. Her vet says she is ok and the diarreah is normal, But you can see all of her ribs and her tail bone, My other dog eats less and is healthy looking.
Is there anything that will help stop the diarreah and put weight on my puppy...
2007-01-13 11:34:48 · 14 answers · asked by escalf78 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Diarreah is not normal and she should have blood tests done to see what is wrong. If it continues, she will get dehydrated and the problem could be fatal in time.
2007-01-13 11:39:32 · answer #1 · answered by empresspekes 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would first start by having your dogs stool checked for parasites at your vets office, the cost is minimal and that will eliminate the question of a parasite problem for diarrhea and being underweight.
You don't mention what food you are feeding this pup and how often. I would recommend that you check your current bag of food and see what it's list of ingredients are, the first five listed are the staple of the diet so you will want a meat such as chicken as your first ingredient. I would recommend feeding your pup twice daily, he should have a raised feeding dish as well as this breed is prone to bloat.
If your pet is cleared for parasites and is eating well and not gaining weight, I would recommend that you discuss with your vet an Absorption Problem with regard to your dog. There is also a perscription diet made called Eukanuba Low Residue Diet that you may want to ask your vet about. This diet is made for both puppies and adult dogs.
Good luck to you and your pup.
2007-01-13 11:59:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully, it's not to late to help your dog. He needs a Vet., as soon as you can. Now if you can. Sounds like Parvo. Take your puppy to another Vet. If there is blood in the diarreah, then it is not a good sign. See another Vet.
2007-01-13 11:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, time to find a new vet!!! Diarrhea is NOT normal.. You need to have her checked for giardia and coccidia. Ask the NEW vet to run these 2 fecal test ASAP..
In the mean time, give her kaopectate every time she has it, give her 2cc (cherry flavored childrens or adult)
What brand of food are you feeding her? Try something with oatmeal like nutro chic rice and oatmeal, this is VERY easy on the tummy and intestines.
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2007-01-13 11:43:07 · answer #4 · answered by Mommadog 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
give her kaopectate until the diarrhea stops.
Feed her cooked rice and nothing else for a couple of days. that will help her intestines heal. Then slowly add back her regular kibble with rice over a couple of days.
Feed high quality dog food that has lamb or chicken as the first ingredient listed on the package.
2007-01-13 11:42:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-19 22:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can also try a boiled rice & boiled hamburger diet. I would definately take her to another vet though, sounds like she make have digestive issues... maybe an alergy to something in her food. Good Luck, I hope your pup gets better soon. =)
2007-01-13 11:44:16 · answer #7 · answered by kittycat lover 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try feeding her rice and ground beef and by all means get this dog a different vet and have blood work done. She may have a parasite that is robbing her of all he nutrients. Do this NOW!!!
2007-01-13 11:43:20 · answer #8 · answered by Moon Man 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are gining her cows milk, stop. Dogs are lastose intolerant.I would try another vet. Have them run tests to find out what the problem is.
2007-01-13 11:53:52 · answer #9 · answered by deb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to change vets, find another one.. Constant dihoreah is not normal
2007-01-13 11:48:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋