Question about my puppy's pooping habits - YorkieTalk.com Forums

islandgirl29 · 02-25-2008, 06:04 PM

Hello, I'm new to this site and in need of expert help. I have a 7 wk Yorkie pup male that is having a lot of trouble with his bm. He was dewormed 4 days ago, eats great but doesn't seem to want to drink a lot of water. I been feeding him Nutro's Natural Choice Chicken Rice and Oatmeal formula. His poopy is very soft but he seems to drag his behind and sometimes it gets stuck in a ball and I have to bathe him just to clean him up and give him some relieve. His anal glads are very red. When I took him for his shot I asked the vet and he said to keep him hydrated but that it was normal. I have 3 other older yorkies and never had that problem before. HELP! I'm going crazy over this. It breaks my heart to hear him in pain. Can you help my baby???

maxs_momma · 02-25-2008, 06:14 PM

I am sorry i don't have any advice but i wanted to welcome you to YT! And i am sure you will get lots of good advice here.

islandgirl29 · 02-25-2008, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by maxs_momma

I am sorry i don't have any advice but i wanted to welcome you to YT! And i am sure you will get lots of good advice here.

Thank You. I'm really excited about this website. This pup makes my 5 Yorkie and I consider myself and them blessed since they never had medical issues before. I will appreciate any help at this pint. Thanks!!!

maxs_momma · 02-25-2008, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by islandgirl29

Thank You. I'm really excited about this website. This pup makes my 5 Yorkie and I consider myself and them blessed since they never had medical issues before. I will appreciate any help at this pint. Thanks!!!

Just wait the responses will be pooring in

Oh and i have to warn you this site can get very addicting so beware lol. Wow 5 yorkies you are def. blessed there are only 3 in my home and i would love to have more i am just not sure i could care for more.

I will tell you that i have heard some not so good things about the nutro food. But i will leave that to other's that have had experience with it

Ellie May · 02-25-2008, 06:45 PM

Welcome to YorkieTalk

Red anal glands isn't normal I don't think.
They drag their butts for anal glands, tapeworms and if there is poop stuck to it.
Soft stools make me very nervous in a pup since they can dehydrate so quickly.
Are you syringing water?
Seven weeks is very young to bring a pup home.
Please keep a very close eye on him.
I don't want to say you should change food since he is already having GI upset and that could upset him more but there has been bad press about Nutro lately. Nutro Max has caused vomiting in several dogs for an unknown reason.

Brookef18 · 02-25-2008, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by islandgirl29

Hello, I'm new to this site and in need of expert help. I have a 7 wk Yorkie pup male that is having a lot of trouble with his bm. He was dewormed 4 days ago, eats great but doesn't seem to want to drink a lot of water. I been feeding him Nutro's Natural Choice Chicken Rice and Oatmeal formula. His poopy is very soft but he seems to drag his behind and sometimes it gets stuck in a ball and I have to bathe him just to clean him up and give him some relieve. His anal glads are very red. When I took him for his shot I asked the vet and he said to keep him hydrated but that it was normal. I have 3 other older yorkies and never had that problem before. HELP! I'm going crazy over this. It breaks my heart to hear him in pain. Can you help my baby???

Is his food canned? When sadie was on canned food she didn't poop as much. I was told it was becasue canned food has a lot of water in it. So she peed a lot.

Is he in pain? Or just not going real often? Sadie was not going often but never seemed in Pain.

You baby is very young. I wouldn't mess around with it. If he seems in pain go to a different vet.

maxs_momma · 02-25-2008, 06:51 PM

Another thing is i would be giving pedialyte to make sure that your baby doesn't get dehydrated. That is what the vet always tells me to give my babies if they have any type of loose stool. How much does your baby weigh?

islandgirl29 · 02-25-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by maxs_momma

Another thing is i would be giving pedialyte to make sure that your baby doesn't get dehydrated. That is what the vet always tells me to give my babies if they have any type of loose stool. How much does your baby weigh?

I know he is sooo young, he seems to be getting along great with my other Yorkies, he is very playful and just a joy. The only problem is that he continues to have problems with his stools. He currently weighs 1 lb. I give him can food. I have never used Nutro for my other Yorkies but a friend recommend it, so I'm giving it a try. I try to make him drink some water with a syringe. A couple of days ago I saw a bit of blood in the paper but haven't seen any today. His little backside just looks puffy and irritated. What kind of Pedialyte do you suggest? I'm willing to try anything.

islandgirl29 · 02-25-2008, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by maxs_momma

Just wait the responses will be pooring in

Oh and i have to warn you this site can get very addicting so beware lol. Wow 5 yorkies you are def. blessed there are only 3 in my home and i would love to have more i am just not sure i could care for more.

I will tell you that i have heard some not so good things about the nutro food. But i will leave that to other's that have had experience with it

You were right, this is so cool...Thanks for the support

islandgirl29 · 02-25-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Brookef18

Is his food canned? When sadie was on canned food she didn't poop as much. I was told it was becasue canned food has a lot of water in it. So she peed a lot.

Is he in pain? Or just not going real often? Sadie was not going often but never seemed in Pain.

You baby is very young. I wouldn't mess around with it. If he seems in pain go to a different vet.

Yes, he is on can food. He seems to love it and has no problem eating it. I think the drinking might be the problem

Ellie May · 02-26-2008, 05:38 AM

Ellie eats homecooked food (about the consistency of canned) and except for lately, she rarely drinks. They don't drink much on canned and canned food will make the stool very soft for some dogs. I don't know what you could do about it though.

myjerseegirl · 02-26-2008, 05:47 AM

I'm still new to this since this is my first yorkie & I don't have any good advice for you, but welcome to YT!

YorkieAunt · 02-26-2008, 05:51 AM

What about expressing the anal glands? Have you tried that?

Ellie May · 02-28-2008, 06:01 AM

How is everything going?

Wylie's Mom · 02-29-2008, 06:29 AM

I would suggest you post in the breeders section about what to be feeding this pup - bc he is SO young. Red, irritated anal glands is not normal at all - nor is repeated butt dragging; so, something is irritating his system. Perhaps his system isn't getting the right food yet? I really don't have the right advice for a 7-week old pup - but the breeders on YT do - so please reach out to them, they are wonderfully supportive.

02-25-2008, 06:04 PM	#1
islandgirl29 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 7	Question about my puppy's pooping habits Hello, I'm new to this site and in need of expert help. I have a 7 wk Yorkie pup male that is having a lot of trouble with his bm. He was dewormed 4 days ago, eats great but doesn't seem to want to drink a lot of water. I been feeding him Nutro's Natural Choice Chicken Rice and Oatmeal formula. His poopy is very soft but he seems to drag his behind and sometimes it gets stuck in a ball and I have to bathe him just to clean him up and give him some relieve. His anal glads are very red. When I took him for his shot I asked the vet and he said to keep him hydrated but that it was normal. I have 3 other older yorkies and never had that problem before. HELP! I'm going crazy over this. It breaks my heart to hear him in pain. Can you help my baby???

02-25-2008, 06:14 PM	#2
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,690	I am sorry i don't have any advice but i wanted to welcome you to YT! And i am sure you will get lots of good advice here. __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post

02-25-2008, 06:45 PM	#5
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,913	Welcome to YorkieTalk Red anal glands isn't normal I don't think. They drag their butts for anal glands, tapeworms and if there is poop stuck to it. Soft stools make me very nervous in a pup since they can dehydrate so quickly. Are you syringing water? Seven weeks is very young to bring a pup home. Please keep a very close eye on him. I don't want to say you should change food since he is already having GI upset and that could upset him more but there has been bad press about Nutro lately. Nutro Max has caused vomiting in several dogs for an unknown reason. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

02-25-2008, 06:51 PM	#7
maxs_momma Living life with yorkies! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,690	Another thing is i would be giving pedialyte to make sure that your baby doesn't get dehydrated. That is what the vet always tells me to give my babies if they have any type of loose stool. How much does your baby weigh? __________________ Skeeta&Bella Max & Sam member's of the little gentlemens club R.I.P my little Chiquita Words can be like weapons so please be kind when you post

02-26-2008, 05:38 AM	#11
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,913	Ellie eats homecooked food (about the consistency of canned) and except for lately, she rarely drinks. They don't drink much on canned and canned food will make the stool very soft for some dogs. I don't know what you could do about it though. __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

02-26-2008, 05:47 AM	#12
myjerseegirl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Salem Posts: 29	I'm still new to this since this is my first yorkie & I don't have any good advice for you, but welcome to YT!

02-26-2008, 05:51 AM	#13
YorkieAunt Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cold Lake, Alberta Canada Posts: 605	What about expressing the anal glands? Have you tried that? __________________ Diana-Mommy to Tessa ,Harley ,Misty & Boca Aunt to Sophie & Lambchop Post unto others as you would have others post unto you

02-28-2008, 06:01 AM	#14
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,913	How is everything going? __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

02-29-2008, 06:29 AM	#15
Wylie's Mom Marcel + Wylie = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5,855 Blog Entries: 2	I would suggest you post in the breeders section about what to be feeding this pup - bc he is SO young. Red, irritated anal glands is not normal at all - nor is repeated butt dragging; so, something is irritating his system. Perhaps his system isn't getting the right food yet? I really don't have the right advice for a 7-week old pup - but the breeders on YT do - so please reach out to them, they are wonderfully supportive. __________________ ~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~My Food Blog: Velvet Lava~o~o~o~o~o~o~o~ Ann ~Mom to Marcel Verdel Purcell & Wylie "Floop" Fitzsmudge We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals. ~ Immanuel Kant