My Dog Is a Poop Factory! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

kimmiek · 05-15-2008, 12:09 AM

I feed Chewie 3 times a day. He's just about 4mo. old now. 7:00am, Noon, 6:00pm... He gets a little less than 1/4 cup of dry food. That's it. He poops about 5-7 times a day. I'm not talking little poops either. I seriously don't understand how he could go that much. I'm trying to paper train him snd it'd like everytime I turn my back he's pooping again...in the wrong place. I'm not sure how much more my carpet can take. Please help....

Ellie May · 05-15-2008, 02:45 AM

I don't think a dog should go more than about three times a day and a pup maybe four times. There are a few exceptions but I'd wonder if something is wrong. What food is it? Is it full of fillers? Have you tried something like Canidae or Natural Balance?

Lynn WDW · 05-15-2008, 05:42 AM

I was having poop issues too. I switched to Chicken Soup and it is much improved. Baxter will be 5 months next week and now goes at 5:30 am, 5:30 pm and around 10:00 pm. I anticipate the 10 disappearing as he gets older. I am still giving him plain old milkbone treats once in the evening because he really loves them. He is a free feeder and eats when he gets ready. Good luck. My Pomeranian that we had for 13 years ate plain old Purina One and only pooped once a day. Hopefully Baxter will get there as he gets older.

Yorkie Luv of 3 · 05-15-2008, 05:46 AM

all 4 of my girls poop 2,, maybe 3 times a day and not a lot at that time,, i'd ask what food you are feeding?? Good Luck!! oh, and Natures Miracle works miracles!

for "misplaced poops and pees" ;-)

YorkieSue · 05-15-2008, 01:07 PM

As I scrolled down and then saw this posting of yours, I wasn't in the least surprised. You had better get your puppy on something besides Kibble. You had better start feeding him something he can digest. He IS A PUPPY AND SENSITIVE TUMMIES ARE RAMPANT.

Once again, I, and many others are TELLING YOU WHAT IS WRONG but I don't think you are listening. When you REALLY want some suggestions on how to feed you pup, ask someone here...and then listen, ok?? [color="Red"][color="Black"]

It should be very obvious, even to the most casual observer and non savvy animal person that something is very wrong. I hope you do something FOR YOU SWEET PUPPY cause he needs serious help from you. Pooping as he is is downright WRONG and very unhealthy for Bently. I will say no more until you think you want to listen, ok?? You are now dealing with an already serious issue--your puppy is TELLING YOU THAT HE IS NOT DIGESTING ANYTHING YOU ARE GIVING HIM...AND you still persist??? This makes me sad. I hope you educate youself and learn about feeding your little puppy. YorkieSue

kimmiek · 05-15-2008, 06:56 PM

deleted my post

littlelady · 05-15-2008, 07:25 PM

My yorkie is 55 days in to her pregnancy and she used to go 1-2 times a day now I am having trouble getting her to go even one time a day. I switched her from yorkie 28 to eukenuba puppy food for small dogs, I am adding a little of both and today for the first time I gave her cottage cheese, and she is drinking water okay. I gently squeezed her anal sac I don't know wether to be worried. I took her for a walk oustside to try and help. I have noticed her activity has slowed down greatly. her temperature stays around 99.7 and it was only 100 at the vet for the last few times I had her there.
I am really concerned about her.

juliaw04 · 05-15-2008, 07:34 PM

I saw you posted about having some problems with gas too. I'm thinking that the gas and the excessive poo are probably stemming from the same problem. If I were you, I would think about switching foods and see if it helps. Just make sure you read labels so that the new food doesn't contain the same ingredients. Good luck!

kimmiek · 05-15-2008, 08:44 PM

When do you consider a yorkie as being an adult or out of the puppy stage? Chewie was born 1/13/08 so he's right at about 4mo old. Am I feeding him too much for his age maybe? The serving size on the food bag says 1/4cup which is what he gets 3 times a day. If I do 2 times a day he seems like he's starving to death. He's probably about 2 1/2 pounds.

I'll be transitioning him over to Canidae. I've done quite a bit of research on it and it seems fantastic. Hopefully this food will be the answer to shutting down this constant "poop factory"...heehee

YorkieSue · 05-16-2008, 08:14 AM

First of all, to the group as a whole (since I have no idea where else to post this apology) I sincerely apologize for coming on so strongly in my post about feeding and excessive pooping. I sounded like a Dutch Uncle when I said "educate yourself"etc. I am genuinely sorry to ANYONE I OFFENDED...I was in a bad space with my own Yorkie on the day I responded to that posting and I was out of line with my attitude. I hope the group forgives me as I am NOT a 'know it all" (although from that posting I know you were fooled)and want only the best for everyone's dog. I have been thru dog-health-fear-hell with two of my dogs and now SEEM to be on the right track with them. Of course, when all the suggestions and my reseach for them worked pretty well I because adamant that it might work for everyone. Anyway, to whomever I might have offended, I genuinely apologize.

Second of all, I have a real and true interest in helping anyone who needs it IF I CAN. I have walked the walk in certain areas and if my experiences, strengths and methods can be of help to anyone, then I would love that.

That's it on this topic. YorkieSue

pookiebear · 05-16-2008, 09:02 AM

My pookie is 5 months old. He was on kibble and meat baby food for the longest time (that was all I could get him to eat). Then I switched the baby food to Natures Variety mix it with a little bit of kibble. He eats twice a day, kibble is down all day, but he's not a grazer. He poops about 30 to 45 minutes after his meals. He loves eating raw.

juliaw04 · 05-16-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kimmiek

When do you consider a yorkie as being an adult or out of the puppy stage? Chewie was born 1/13/08 so he's right at about 4mo old. Am I feeding him too much for his age maybe? The serving size on the food bag says 1/4cup which is what he gets 3 times a day. If I do 2 times a day he seems like he's starving to death. He's probably about 2 1/2 pounds.

I'll be transitioning him over to Canidae. I've done quite a bit of research on it and it seems fantastic. Hopefully this food will be the answer to shutting down this constant "poop factory"...heehee

I don't know about what everyone else does, but I switched A.J over to adult food when he turned a year old.

Yorkiedaze · 05-16-2008, 11:50 AM

Feeding real food cuts down on the times they poop. Dog food has a lot of fillers.

05-15-2008, 12:09 AM	#1
kimmiek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 124	My Dog Is a Poop Factory! I feed Chewie 3 times a day. He's just about 4mo. old now. 7:00am, Noon, 6:00pm... He gets a little less than 1/4 cup of dry food. That's it. He poops about 5-7 times a day. I'm not talking little poops either. I seriously don't understand how he could go that much. I'm trying to paper train him snd it'd like everytime I turn my back he's pooping again...in the wrong place. I'm not sure how much more my carpet can take. Please help.... __________________ *~Kim~* Fur-mama to *Chewie (5mo.)* Proud member of the Studly Boys group and the *Spoiled Rotten Club*!

05-15-2008, 02:45 AM	#2
Ellie May YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,074	I don't think a dog should go more than about three times a day and a pup maybe four times. There are a few exceptions but I'd wonder if something is wrong. What food is it? Is it full of fillers? Have you tried something like Canidae or Natural Balance? __________________ Crystal and Ellie May

05-15-2008, 05:46 AM	#4
Yorkie Luv of 3 Ayla now makes it 4!!! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Louisiana(home) & Texas(work) Posts: 1,588	all 4 of my girls poop 2,, maybe 3 times a day and not a lot at that time,, i'd ask what food you are feeding?? Good Luck!! oh, and Natures Miracle works miracles! for "misplaced poops and pees" ;-) __________________ Cricket~Proud Petite Pup! Daisy~Proud TeaPot!! & Trixie ~Texas Girl & Ayla~Cherokee Baby! Yorkies!!! What's Not to Love!

05-15-2008, 01:07 PM	#5
YorkieSue Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Posts: 68	Gas and excessive pooping As I scrolled down and then saw this posting of yours, I wasn't in the least surprised. You had better get your puppy on something besides Kibble. You had better start feeding him something he can digest. He IS A PUPPY AND SENSITIVE TUMMIES ARE RAMPANT. Once again, I, and many others are TELLING YOU WHAT IS WRONG but I don't think you are listening. When you REALLY want some suggestions on how to feed you pup, ask someone here...and then listen, ok?? [color="Red"][color="Black"] It should be very obvious, even to the most casual observer and non savvy animal person that something is very wrong. I hope you do something FOR YOU SWEET PUPPY cause he needs serious help from you. Pooping as he is is downright WRONG and very unhealthy for Bently. I will say no more until you think you want to listen, ok?? You are now dealing with an already serious issue--your puppy is TELLING YOU THAT HE IS NOT DIGESTING ANYTHING YOU ARE GIVING HIM...AND you still persist??? This makes me sad. I hope you educate youself and learn about feeding your little puppy. YorkieSue

05-15-2008, 06:56 PM	#6
kimmiek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 124	deleted my post __________________ *~Kim~* Fur-mama to *Chewie (5mo.)* Proud member of the Studly Boys group and the *Spoiled Rotten Club! Last edited by kimmiek; 05-15-2008 at 07:01 PM.*

05-15-2008, 05:42 AM	#3
Lynn WDW Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 111	I was having poop issues too. I switched to Chicken Soup and it is much improved. Baxter will be 5 months next week and now goes at 5:30 am, 5:30 pm and around 10:00 pm. I anticipate the 10 disappearing as he gets older. I am still giving him plain old milkbone treats once in the evening because he really loves them. He is a free feeder and eats when he gets ready. Good luck. My Pomeranian that we had for 13 years ate plain old Purina One and only pooped once a day. Hopefully Baxter will get there as he gets older.

05-15-2008, 07:25 PM	#7
littlelady Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: indiana Posts: 157	My yorkie is 55 days in to her pregnancy and she used to go 1-2 times a day now I am having trouble getting her to go even one time a day. I switched her from yorkie 28 to eukenuba puppy food for small dogs, I am adding a little of both and today for the first time I gave her cottage cheese, and she is drinking water okay. I gently squeezed her anal sac I don't know wether to be worried. I took her for a walk oustside to try and help. I have noticed her activity has slowed down greatly. her temperature stays around 99.7 and it was only 100 at the vet for the last few times I had her there. I am really concerned about her.

05-15-2008, 07:34 PM	#8
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Manhattan, Kansas Posts: 1,372	I saw you posted about having some problems with gas too. I'm thinking that the gas and the excessive poo are probably stemming from the same problem. If I were you, I would think about switching foods and see if it helps. Just make sure you read labels so that the new food doesn't contain the same ingredients. Good luck! __________________ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee Pee Pad Blowout Sale! www.PeePads.com/FreeShipping

05-15-2008, 08:44 PM	#9
kimmiek Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Central Texas Posts: 124	When do you consider a yorkie as being an adult or out of the puppy stage? Chewie was born 1/13/08 so he's right at about 4mo old. Am I feeding him too much for his age maybe? The serving size on the food bag says 1/4cup which is what he gets 3 times a day. If I do 2 times a day he seems like he's starving to death. He's probably about 2 1/2 pounds. I'll be transitioning him over to Canidae. I've done quite a bit of research on it and it seems fantastic. Hopefully this food will be the answer to shutting down this constant "poop factory"...heehee __________________ *~Kim~* Fur-mama to *Chewie (5mo.)* Proud member of the Studly Boys group and the *Spoiled Rotten Club*!

05-16-2008, 08:14 AM	#10
YorkieSue Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NY Posts: 68	An apology First of all, to the group as a whole (since I have no idea where else to post this apology) I sincerely apologize for coming on so strongly in my post about feeding and excessive pooping. I sounded like a Dutch Uncle when I said "educate yourself"etc. I am genuinely sorry to ANYONE I OFFENDED...I was in a bad space with my own Yorkie on the day I responded to that posting and I was out of line with my attitude. I hope the group forgives me as I am NOT a 'know it all" (although from that posting I know you were fooled)and want only the best for everyone's dog. I have been thru dog-health-fear-hell with two of my dogs and now SEEM to be on the right track with them. Of course, when all the suggestions and my reseach for them worked pretty well I because adamant that it might work for everyone. Anyway, to whomever I might have offended, I genuinely apologize. Second of all, I have a real and true interest in helping anyone who needs it IF I CAN. I have walked the walk in certain areas and if my experiences, strengths and methods can be of help to anyone, then I would love that. That's it on this topic. YorkieSue

05-16-2008, 09:02 AM	#11
pookiebear Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brunswick, Georgia. On the beach! Posts: 221	My pookie is 5 months old. He was on kibble and meat baby food for the longest time (that was all I could get him to eat). Then I switched the baby food to Natures Variety mix it with a little bit of kibble. He eats twice a day, kibble is down all day, but he's not a grazer. He poops about 30 to 45 minutes after his meals. He loves eating raw. __________________ Bernie loves his new brother Baxter

05-16-2008, 11:50 AM	#13
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 5,916	Feeding real food cuts down on the times they poop. Dog food has a lot of fillers.