We have a boxer that is about 1 year old and until now has been housetrained pretty well. We left him at a boarder for about a week while we were out of town and he has pooped in the house twice since we've been back. He seems like he has slight diarreaha but then is constapated too?? We did change his food recently...could this be the result of him not having a normal routine?
2007-06-13 03:01:37 · 11 answers · asked by Kristin J 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
might be... you should take him to a vet though. It could be several things- parasites or infection.
2007-06-13 03:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by If the mask fits... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing his food can cause diarrhea and other stomach issues. He could also be upset about being boarded. It's a very stressful situation.
I'm not sure if he's exhibiting any other behavioral issues but it could be a sign of separation anxiety. Here's a link you can read about other symptoms and how to remedy them.
http://www.wagntrain.com/SeparationAnx.htm
If it is due to his diet change (which should be done over a time period of 6 days... 2 days 75% old food 24% new food 2 days 50% and 2 days 75% new food 25% old food) then it should get better in a matter of days.
If it doesn't clear up take him to the vet. He may have contracted something from his fellow boarders.
Good Luck
2007-06-13 10:11:15 · answer #2 · answered by sillybuttmunky 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing his food could be the cause of diarrhea. His pooping in the house is probably because he had to poop in the kennel and will need to be reminded of where he is allowed to potty. If his shots are current then he should be fine medically. However, boxers are faced with a lot of medical problems such a cancer. If your boxer does not get better soon then you should take him to the vet for a wellness check.
2007-06-13 10:07:36 · answer #3 · answered by Sptfyr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing all his vax are up to date, the change in food and routine could be the culprit
2007-06-13 10:06:09 · answer #4 · answered by jeep.mama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be the food change or a change in routine. table scrapes can make a dogs stomach upset also could be anything
2007-06-13 11:50:09 · answer #5 · answered by charitydowling 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could be a blocked intestine from a congenital defect to something he's swallowed. Take him to the vet if he's not better ASAP.
2007-06-13 10:08:48 · answer #6 · answered by saurus3118 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any change for a boxer is going to bring about changes when brought home; be patient; change in environment, food etc , water ; bet he is glad to be back home; work with him to readjust him to not being in a kennel;
2007-06-13 10:29:06 · answer #7 · answered by sml 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He could've eaten something or caught somthing from another dog at the borders house
2007-06-13 10:04:51 · answer #8 · answered by ashman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well he might be having an allergic reaction to his new dog food, try switching back to his old food and if this still continues, take him to a vet!!
Good Luck and tell your doggy that i said to feel better :) lol:):):)
2007-06-13 10:07:18 · answer #9 · answered by pretty_in_pink45 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-06-13 10:05:52 · answer #10 · answered by the atomic bomb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋