i once heard that all dogs are lactose intolerant, is this true? i've been giving my pup a little bit of yougart everyday to help with tear stains (as suggested by my vet) but i'm wondering if that is causing her to have soft-stools (not diahharia).... ?
2007-05-19 05:41:22 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
No, not all dogs are lactose intolerant. My previous dog was prescribed lactose by a vet in later life and was fine with it. Lactose is prescribed for humans and dogs when they need to go to the toilet though so this maybe the reason for the soft stools!! She also had tear stains when she was a pup and was given eye drops for that as the vet put some dye in her eyes and it showed her tear ducts were blocked by infection. If the tear ducts were blocked at birth though a simple op of flushing them out is all that is required to rectify the problem. Go back and ask the vet specifically about the soft stools though. Good luck and congrats on the new puppy.
2007-05-19 05:44:32 · answer #1 · answered by Strawberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are usually lactose intolerant.
If her stools have been soft since giving the yoghurt I think it's fairly safe to say that is the cause!
I'm surprised the vet suggested this remedy for tear stains. Apart for sounding hokey, constant leaking from the eyes is more usually a sign of 'dry eye', where not enough tears are being produced, causing the eye to dry out and water from the irritation. It's probably the most common undiagnosed condition in dogs and can be treated with 'false tear' ear drops.
I'm not saying your dog definitely has dry-eye, how do I know I've never seen him - but lose the yoghurt and possibly the vet!
Chalice
2007-05-19 05:51:10 · answer #2 · answered by Chalice 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Generally speaking yogurt is going to be OK for (even humans with) lactose intolerance; something about the bacterial changes the milk undergoes in becoming yogurt.
Could soften the stools but if she's not straining & it is not diarrhea I would not be concerned.
Never heard of yogurt for tear stains however we have customers who swear by bottled or filtered water (even through the refrigerator)
2007-05-19 05:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Karen W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is probably causing the loose stools but it's nothing to be alarmed about. Yogurt has certain bacteria that can cause loose stools. Yogurt is a natural stool softener for people to. It's o.k. to give to your dog just like the vet suggested. Good Luck
2007-05-19 05:47:09 · answer #4 · answered by Alicia G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-05-22 17:28:03 · answer #5 · answered by Sandy H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am! I've just been waiting for someone to ask. I haven't tried the supplement. I did find Lactaid ice cream and it was good, but I can't find it anywhere anymore.
2016-04-01 10:20:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not all dogs are lactose intorlerent...only some...puppys dnt hav lactose intolerent no matter wht...only whn it grws up
2007-05-19 05:50:42 · answer #7 · answered by Andy B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋