[JuneBugs Momma]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Whenever my pups have funky stools for more than 24 hours I take them to the vet. No ifs, ands, or buts. I don't call...I go. I also "most of the time" have blood work done...unless my vet says it is not necessary.
There are SO many things that these pups can have. If your pup has not had recent blood work I suggest you speak with your vet to see what he/she thinks.
As for the Metronidazole....it is the medication of choice for GI stuff. It is like a miracle drug! Why did the vet prescribe prednisone?

Hi Ladyjane, I answered the question about the steroid in my last post to Britster. Basically it is because he had mucous the size of a nickel in his last stool and his bum area was also a little sore. Also him having the soft stool in-between normal stool could be a sign of IBS or some sort of GI upset. He is also a senior dog and bathroom habits have their way of changing.