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Originally Posted by Bluebells  I’m sorry to hear you’re going through this. I know how stressful it is.
You’re probably back at the vet today after the bloody poo yesterday, so hopefully you’re getting some good advice and support there.
One thing you might explain, when you’re up to it, is what exactly you mean by your pup’s stool being “solid red blood.” Is it just liquid blood ... or diarrhea mixed with blood ... or solid poo covered in blood? Is it the same as has happened previously or different? Knowing that might help find someone who has had similar issues in the past and can give you some input, since there are so many different kinds of issues that can cause blood in poo.
On the probiotic, I’ve read that probiotics can cause increased thirst during the “adjustment period.” But, then again, some pups (and people) never adjust. The only thing I can suggest is possibly lowering the dosage or maybe trying something less harsh like plain greek yogurt, which has the same kinds of strains of good bacteria but probably smaller numbers of them.
Good luck. Let us know how things go. |
Thank You so much for responding to my message.
I had a long conversation with our Vet this morning. Since Autumn has food allergies, he feels the food she is on may be triggering the diarrhea, even though it was Lamb which is a good source to eat with breeds with food allergies.. SO switching out the food and the probiotic.
Regarding her poo...it’s soupy with lots of blood. Today it was formed but soft, no blood. So thankful for that. I have a prescription paste I gave her 2x yesterday and that always helps with the diarrhea. It’s called Proviable. In fact, the probiotic that she will be on is also Proviable, but caplets that I need to open and sprinkle over her food.
When she was three months old she had the vomiting and bloody stools. After $3000 worth of testing finally found out it was food related. She would have a few bouts of vomiting over the years but not bloody stool until last September. She will be 13 in August.
I had her on the FortiFlora for over two weeks and the Thirst never subsided. I knew it took time thru the adjustment period but it seemed to worsen each day so took her off. She still drinks and pees about ten times a day, which is still out of her norm, but it’s a whole lot better than 30+ times per day.
She does have some kidney issues, but Vet said the more important kidney tests are good. But he does want a urine sample once she is feeling better.
Thankful my beautiful baby is playful today and feeling better. I hope the new food and probiotic will help, if not I will have extensive GI testing done on her.