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Originally Posted by Dezzieboo  When we brought him to the vet, he did all sorts of testing on him. I wasn't told exactly what because he was in such a bad shape when we got him, things went quick. But I know the vet said that he doesn't seem to have any infection, parasites, etc. They had no clue what was wrong but to keep making sure he ate to keep his glucose levels up.
He's still eating (chicken and rice w some pumpkin) so that's a good sign! I tried the pumpkin and fed it to him in two of his meals and he's already having solid stool! Yay thanks for the help! I'll keep a close monitor on him though in case.
Those that given their dogs pumpkin for diarrhea, is this something you continue giving each meal? Or do you slowly take him off of it? I've had him for little over two weeks and I've never seen solid stool from him. He was also on meds for diarrhea but I didn't see that making a difference.
Yeaa hes really small because he's a teacup yorkie. We were told he won't get any bigger than 3 pounds! He's at 11 weeks and around a pound.
Thanks again everyone for the help! I'll look into a second opinion in case! |
Giving him pumpkin as a supplement should be no problem, esp if it's helping his stool firm up. Maybe all the goat's milk gave him diarrhea? I know my boys can't tolerate goat's milk, but my girl's can drink a whole bowl w/out any problems.
Since he's only about 1#, he should be eating small meals regularly several x's throughout the day...you've got your hands full! As long as he's got a good appetite, he should be fine. If he continues to have diarrhea when you stop the pumpkin, then his stool should be tested again (giardia maybe?) or have a BATs (bile acid test) done. Or switch the protein you are giving, when dogs are intolerant of an ingredient, they vomit &/or have diarrhea. I have 1 that's intolerant of pumpkin, it makes him throw up. Best of luck w/your little one!