Mother has diaherra

[bjh]

Originally Posted by blancla

We just got back from the vet. When I took her she started vomiting. He gave her a shot to settle her stomach, some IV fluids, antibiotics and some anti-diarrhea medication.
He also said if she's not better by tomorrow we have to bring her back.

Do you know if the vet checked her stool for coccidia? Was your girl every treated for coccidia as a pup? Often the stress of having pups will cause a new momma to have a outbreak of coccidia if she is carrier, she can then pass it to her new pups but they would not have an outbreak until they are two weeks or older. Most pups that get coccidia do not have outbreaks until the weaning period starts or until they go to new homes because stress causes the coccidia to release itself. Hopefully this is not the case with your girl. Just stress alone can cause them to get diarrhea and also any major changes in the diet.

One product I always keep on hand diarrhea is a product I get from Revival called Diarsanyl. It seem to work very well.

Anyway, I am certainly glad your momma is doing better.

[blancla]

The vet did check her stool sample yesterday and it came back negative. He checked for everything. The vet just called me to check on her too. I explained that she seems to be acting fine. She was even playing with me this morning. I wonder if it could have been where we took her off of the puppy food and have now put her back on it. She has always had a sensitive stomach.

[bjh]

It could very well be diet related. I never change up the diets in my new mommas. They get the same foods all the way through pregnancy and after pregnancy. All I add after the pups are born is the calcium supplement. I just make sure the moms get more food.

[blancla]

I will definitely keep that in mind in the future. I appreciate everyone's help.