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Puppy has diarrea One of Shorties puppies has diarrea. It just started a few minutes ago. Shortie has looser bowels than normal but not really like diarrea. What causes this? The wiered part is that me and the kids have had a virus all weekend. Could they have caught this? Is there anything I need to give Shortie or the puppy for this? I am just worried about them getting dehydrated. Thanks, Shelly ps also the pups are 11 days old today. I read that their eyes will open between 10 and 12 days old. None of my pups eyes are open yet. When should this become a concern? |
Hi Shelly ask your vet for some amoxicilin to be on the safe side if you think the pups arent feeling well. If you see a wetter than normal nose and eyes I will usually give them a 5 day dose. The loose stool will clear up with this too if there is some bacteria. They shouldnt get dehydrated because they are nursing. I would give mom as a percautionary the amoxicillin too. eyes can be anywhere from 12 -15 days, you still have time, if it takes longer take a warm damp cotton ball and wipe their eyes around 14-15 days sometimes that will help too. hope this helps |
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My oups eyes did not open until they were 14 and 15 days old....hope the pups are ok....will be thinking of them keep up posted!! |
Update Today the pup nor mom has diarrea. I think I am being an overly paranoid "grammy". I am just so new at this that every little thing worries me to death. The pups are doing so good and I have already gotten so attached to them by watching them be born and then watching them grow. I guess I am just so afraid of something going wrong. Is there a way to get the diarrea out of their hair? One rolled into it before I got it all cleaned up. I know that I can not bathe them but it looks so gross. I was wondering if maybe I could use a diaper wipe or something? Thanks again for all the help. I would be lost if it wasn't for you guys. Shelly |
I use baby wipes, unscented, works well for me until their of age where they can be bathed. |
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