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Originally Posted by kjc  2 more cents worth: Six weeks between appointments is way too long for a dog with diarrhea/intestinal issues. Antibiotics should work in a matter of days, except for maybe low dose long term therapy, but that wouldn't be tried unless a definite diagnosis had been made and no other ABs worked quicker.
I suspect too that this may be C-diff/Clostridium, which normally responds to Metronidazole. Metro is normally dosed for 1-2 weeks, but to clear Clostridium, the dog needs to take it for 3-4 weeks. Changing up on ABs with this bacteria will only make it even more resistant. |
Edit: After 3-4 weeks on Metronidazole, a recheck is done to be sure the bacteria is under control. After even 1 -2 doses of Metro, poops will be normal and no straining (a symptom) will be evident.
And gross but here's a pic of a colitis type poop (for those who don't know):
ETA: It's very hard to get into vet school in the USA, mostly only straight A students are even considered. Also vets are in school longer than human doctors, and for a specialist, add 4 more years to their initial schooling.