I think some breeders commonly deworm their dogs as a precautionary measure before the pup even leaves for their new home - do you have any record of Tetley having been dewormed? Oscar hadn't been dewormed (Ruthie had) so my vet strongly recommended doing it as a precaution since they can be passed on to people.
I have the very same problem with Ruthie and her poops - seems like she'll go a few days with solid tootsie rolls, then out of nowhere she'll have a day or two of soft stools, then resume normal poops again - all the while acting perfectly normal. She's had her stool checked and everything came out fine.
If I were you... I would get Tetley onto another brand of kibble (I had great luck with Royal Canin - others have not). I don't know if you're planning on feeding him a diet of chicken and rice from now on, but even if you're not, the longer you feed him 'the good stuff' the harder it may be to get him back onto kibble. Kibble is good for his teeth and has all the nutrients he needs - plus he should be on a good quality puppy kibble. Gradually introduce the new kibble to him so his tummy doesn't get more upset. Keep track of what he's eating - maybe avoid treats until you find out what his 'triggers' are. You can always give him individual pieces of kibble as treats throughout the day.
Unless the drug your vet gave you actually seems to be working, I wouldn't really bother with it. Anytime my vet has tried to prescribe something for Oscar because of some loose poops, I've declined and it's always cleared up on its own. Unless your baby is having diarrhea - that's more of a concern.
Good luck with little Tetley! The pic in your avatar reminds me of little Ruthie! What a cutie! |