Newbie from Tipperary Ireland

[kjc]

Also, any time one gets a new puppy, a vet check is done to make sure they're healthy, they do an overall physical exam so if there are any issues you can discuss any problems with the breeder. Sometimes the stress of just being taken from one home to another, new people and a new environment and schedule can affect their health.

Mucous in the poop is not normal. It can be something like a tummy upset or a parasite. Left untreated, it can get worse and make a young puppy very sick. Dealt with early on, it should not be a major problem.

[rubymoon2072]

Originally Posted by kjc

Also, any time one gets a new puppy, a vet check is done to make sure they're healthy, they do an overall physical exam so if there are any issues you can discuss any problems with the breeder. Sometimes the stress of just being taken from one home to another, new people and a new environment and schedule can affect their health.

Mucous in the poop is not normal. It can be something like a tummy upset or a parasite. Left untreated, it can get worse and make a young puppy very sick. Dealt with early on, it should not be a major problem.

[paulineburke]

Yes I did have them checked when I got them. They have been defleaed and dewormed as well ... but I am just not convinced the vet knows what he is talking about. He gave me a multi vitamin and mineral tonic and told me to give 1.5 mils a day tol each puppy. When I read the instructions it said .5 mil per puppy .. I was shocked at he time and have been thinking abojut changing the vet, so now I will.

[rubymoon2072]

Originally Posted by paulineburke

Yes I did have them checked when I got them. They have been defleaed and dewormed as well ... but I am just not convinced the vet knows what he is talking about. He gave me a multi vitamin and mineral tonic and told me to give 1.5 mils a day tol each puppy. When I read the instructions it said .5 mil per puppy .. I was shocked at he time and have been thinking abojut changing the vet, so now I will.

yikes good thing you read the dosage amount. sounds like a vet switch will be a good thing. let us know how you make out tomorrow. hope everything is ok.

[paulineburke]

I will definately let you know how the vet goes tomorrow. Thank you so much again for your time. I hope I can pay ot forward as I learn all about my beautiful babies

[kjc]

Oh my! I would call and ask about that! I'm curious as to why they needed vitamins/tonic? Usually everything they need is in their food, as you're feeding a brand name commercial diet.

[paulineburke]

Yes I am feeding them a very good food ... Hills Science Plan - Puppy .. this is a good food. I have made an appoiuntment with a new vet for tomorrow, so a new start for me and the puppies too.

[paulineburke]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for all your help and great adviced yesterday. I went off to the new vet with my two puppies and hubby to help out as well. The first thing I noticed is that Pixie did not get sick on the journey?? I have the puppies sitting on my pal while hubby drove ... normally they would be in a carrier, so I am think the carrier is causing Pixie problems, as we did both journeys with her not getting sick at all. The vet gave both puppies a complete exam and took their temperatures. It seems there was one injection my own vet didnt give them! Strange but that was sorted out today. They were also weighed and and checked completely. She chatted about their food and is very happy with the amount and the Hills Science Diet for puppies. She is concerned about Joe's pooh and passing mucus but says it can be sorted out easily. She gave me a thing called diarsanyl (it maintains digestive function). It is in a tube with a wheel on it and I have to give one turn on the wheel twice daily. When I turn the wheel the oral paste comes out. The more you turn the more paste, so Joe has one to get one turn twice daily. I am very happy with this vet and she did everything that wasn't done at my locals vets. They are however major expensive .. For two injections, a full health check and the paste for Joe I was charged €97 and I nearly hot the floor approx $125 ... OMG! I have another appointment next Monday ... to make sure Joes tummy is settling down. I have to say I am very happy but can not afford prices like this too often ...

[Anny Mendoza]

Hi Pauline, I hope GI-Joe gets better
The price sounds reasonable. One injection can cost up to €30 here. And there were 2 injections, control on two dogs plus the paste.
I know it can get expensive but hey, anything for the health of a family member am I correct?
Keep us updated on Gi-Joe's progress.
Btw, I also use Hills Science Plan. It's good food

[paulineburke]

I guess you are right about that ... I was used to being changed €25 every visit no matter what I was there for! As I said though the vet freely admitted he was not good with small animals, so paying the money and being happy with the outcome, which we are was so much more reassuring today. The vet was very exact .. she knew exactly what she was talking about ... so we can rest easy tonight, it sould like it is just a puppy who is finding it difficult to make the transition from his Momma to kipple. Much happier today ... worry about puppies is a terrible thing ...
Pauline, Pixie and GI Joe

[Anny Mendoza]

I know what you mean! You can't describe the feeling. Once I had a horrible scare with Nena. She pooped blood!!
I was so scared!! We rushed to the vet but thank goodness it wasn't that bad. She prescribed some medicine and Nena got better

You can also see it this way. You now go to a great doctor that has experience with small dogs and knows what she is doing.
You are investing a bit more now on their health for them to be healthy and them being healthy means less trips to the vet

[paulineburke]

Yes you are so right on all counts! When Joe started his mucus poohs first there was blood in it and it really scared me. My local vet knew very little about what it could be except to suggest Parvo, which scared me even more ... and now I find it may only be lactose intollerence ... Money well spent today ..
Pauline, Pixie and GI Joe x

[Meggie]

Hello & welcome to Yorkie Talk

Glad you're happier with the new vet.
The paste you've been given sounds the same thing as Canikur Pro that I give to one of mine, she has IBS.
It's a paste in a tube, just like the one you describe with the wheel thingy. I don't buy it from the vet though now, after the first time he prescribed it. I buy it online as it's far cheaper. There are several reliable suppliers of non prescription & even prescription veterinary products in the UK. My vet knows & approves, he even used to supply the prescription for a heart drug my old girl needed as he said it was cheaper than he could get it from his suppliers.

The mucus could be a few things. It could be worms, puppies need worming several times, or a tummy bug or malabsorption, or even IBS like my littlest one has. Even though you're feeding Hills, a good food, he might be a bit sensitive to it. Another of mine has food allergies & Hills is one he can't tolerate.
With the blood it could be a bit of colitis.

[Verbena]

Hello and welcome to yt

[yorkietalkjilly]

Welcome to YT and your two little puppies. My dog has had some mucus in his poop from time to time and it's so often their food or some underlying condition.

Were your dogs always on Science Diet or did you change to it recently? Do they get outside and manage to eat things from the yard? Either of those things can cause mucus in the stools. Sometimes one food or another is too rich in one or two nutrients for the baby or things like that. If it keeps happening, perhaps your vet or a nutritionist can help you slowly change the food until you find something that creates a normal stool each time.

I'm so glad you joined YT and hope it helps you the way it has me.