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savinonv · 12-05-2010, 07:10 PM

Hi everyone!

I'm sorry for the title of my thread!!!

Im a little concern about my dog pooping too much (6 times a day) he is 6 month old and weight 3.1 pounds. I don't know but it doesn't seem normal to me the amount of times he does number 2.

I got him when he was 3 month old, his breeder used to fed him Natural Choice which I don't like so I did a lot of research and I decide to put him on Great Life for Dogs. When he was on Natural choice he did poop once or twice a day, after I switched he stared going 7 times a day and two weeks ago I decided to switch to Orijen for puppies and even though he now goes 6 times a day, to me it seems too many times.... Any comments?

Thank you so much in advance.
Victor

orlnurse · 12-05-2010, 07:39 PM

I think that can be normal for a puppy...unless you are feeding grain free. And how much are you feeding? Are you free feeding or feeding 2-3 x per day?

yorkieusa · 12-05-2010, 07:45 PM

I would suggest you change. That isn't normal. Twice is really the max he should be going. I have never heard of that food. How about checking out these foods and do a gradual change over to a different food and see if that puts an end to it?

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-samples.html

orlnurse · 12-05-2010, 07:51 PM

When I got Lily she was 6 months and having at least 4 BMs per day?? She's now a year and goes 2-3x day now.

Lorraine · 12-05-2010, 07:53 PM

I have had great success with Natural Balance Ultra. It comes in a small bite for small breeds.

yorkieusa · 12-05-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorraine

I have had great success with Natural Balance Ultra. It comes in a small bite for small breeds.

That's what I feed. I have Natural Balance Ultra Premium Small Bites Chicken and Rice. She loves it and she only goes twice per day max.

nana911 · 12-05-2010, 08:04 PM

Puppies usually go more often than adults. But an overall rule of thumb is that the better the quality of the food, the less the poop they produce. The less fillers and more nutrients in the food, the more of the food they utilize, therefore producing/eliminating less ""by-product''. Usually...there is an exception to every rule....

Britster · 12-05-2010, 08:25 PM

Jackson has never pooped 6x a day from what I can remember.

He is 2 years old and he will occasionally have a 3rd poop for the day, but 3 is the max number he will have in a day.

You're probably over-feeding which is really easy to do or the food is crappy.

ArmaniMan · 12-05-2010, 08:29 PM

Even when mine were young and free fed they didn't go that often- now they only go twice a day.

I think you should consider changing the food, or making sure you are feeding the correct amount of food.

Also- is your dog on a schedule of feeding, or is he free fed?

savinonv · 12-05-2010, 10:11 PM

First I would like to thank everybody for the comments.

Now: I'm feeding him 1/4 cup twice a day, one in the morning between 10-11am and then at night between 7-8pm. The brand is ORIJEN and is 100% grain free.

savinonv · 12-05-2010, 10:33 PM

Thank you guys for your comments!!!

Well. I feed him twice a day on a regular schedule. 1st meal around 10-11am and 2nd meal around 7-8pm. The amount a give him is 1/4 cup each time.

THe brand is ORIJEN puppy as a mentioned and is a 100% grain free formula.

What you guys think?

THanks a lot!!!
Victor

savinonv · 12-05-2010, 10:46 PM

Thank you guys for your comments!!!

Well. I feed him twice a day on a regular schedule. 1st meal around 10-11am and 2nd meal around 7-8pm. The amount a give him is 1/4 cup each time.

THe brand is ORIJEN puppy as a mentioned and is a 100% grain free formula.

What you guys think?

THanks a lot!!!
Victor

margaritaville · 12-06-2010, 06:19 AM

It may be the food you are feeding him. There is a sticky on here about good quality dog food. If it is extremely soft or runny I suggest you take a stool sample to your vet. He may have picked up hitch hikers

margaritaville · 12-06-2010, 06:30 AM

According to the link below Great Life is a canned food, 5 star. Maybe he needs a little bulk in his diet (kibble) along with the canned.
Dog Food Reviews | Dog Food Ratings

Kristy4 · 12-06-2010, 06:44 AM

I see you are feeding Orijen. That is a great food. Stick with it a little longer. How much are you feeding? I went to the website and they suggest 1/2 to 1 cup a day. So try splitting 3/4 cups into 3 meals a day or 3/4 cups into 2 meals a day. Don't do free feeding either if you are. Put it down for 15 mins and then take it away.

Good luck!

12-05-2010, 07:10 PM	#1
savinonv YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 5	I need Help my yorkie poops too much!!! Hi everyone! I'm sorry for the title of my thread!!! Im a little concern about my dog pooping too much (6 times a day) he is 6 month old and weight 3.1 pounds. I don't know but it doesn't seem normal to me the amount of times he does number 2. I got him when he was 3 month old, his breeder used to fed him Natural Choice which I don't like so I did a lot of research and I decide to put him on Great Life for Dogs. When he was on Natural choice he did poop once or twice a day, after I switched he stared going 7 times a day and two weeks ago I decided to switch to Orijen for puppies and even though he now goes 6 times a day, to me it seems too many times.... Any comments? Thank you so much in advance. Victor

12-05-2010, 07:39 PM	#2
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	I think that can be normal for a puppy...unless you are feeding grain free. And how much are you feeding? Are you free feeding or feeding 2-3 x per day? __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

12-05-2010, 07:45 PM	#3
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I would suggest you change. That isn't normal. Twice is really the max he should be going. I have never heard of that food. How about checking out these foods and do a gradual change over to a different food and see if that puts an end to it? http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...e-samples.html __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

12-05-2010, 07:51 PM	#4
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	When I got Lily she was 6 months and having at least 4 BMs per day?? She's now a year and goes 2-3x day now. __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

12-05-2010, 07:53 PM	#5
Lorraine Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Abbotsford, BC Posts: 2,060	I have had great success with Natural Balance Ultra. It comes in a small bite for small breeds. __________________ Lorraine www.loribenyorkies.com Canada

12-05-2010, 08:04 PM	#7
nana911 threadkillin' 6 pack Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,242	Puppies usually go more often than adults. But an overall rule of thumb is that the better the quality of the food, the less the poop they produce. The less fillers and more nutrients in the food, the more of the food they utilize, therefore producing/eliminating less ""by-product''. Usually...there is an exception to every rule.... __________________ lorelei, wife to gerry , momma to bear , baxter ,baby and bug

12-05-2010, 08:25 PM	#8
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jackson has never pooped 6x a day from what I can remember. He is 2 years old and he will occasionally have a 3rd poop for the day, but 3 is the max number he will have in a day. You're probably over-feeding which is really easy to do or the food is crappy. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

12-05-2010, 08:29 PM	#9
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	Even when mine were young and free fed they didn't go that often- now they only go twice a day. I think you should consider changing the food, or making sure you are feeding the correct amount of food. Also- is your dog on a schedule of feeding, or is he free fed?

12-05-2010, 10:11 PM	#10
savinonv YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 5	First I would like to thank everybody for the comments. Now: I'm feeding him 1/4 cup twice a day, one in the morning between 10-11am and then at night between 7-8pm. The brand is ORIJEN and is 100% grain free.

12-05-2010, 10:33 PM	#11
savinonv YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 5	Thank you guys for your comments!!! Well. I feed him twice a day on a regular schedule. 1st meal around 10-11am and 2nd meal around 7-8pm. The amount a give him is 1/4 cup each time. THe brand is ORIJEN puppy as a mentioned and is a 100% grain free formula. What you guys think? THanks a lot!!! Victor

12-05-2010, 10:46 PM	#12
savinonv YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 5	Thank you guys for your comments!!! Well. I feed him twice a day on a regular schedule. 1st meal around 10-11am and 2nd meal around 7-8pm. The amount a give him is 1/4 cup each time. THe brand is ORIJEN puppy as a mentioned and is a 100% grain free formula. What you guys think? THanks a lot!!! Victor

12-06-2010, 06:19 AM	#13
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	It may be the food you are feeding him. There is a sticky on here about good quality dog food. If it is extremely soft or runny I suggest you take a stool sample to your vet. He may have picked up hitch hikers __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

12-06-2010, 06:30 AM	#14
margaritaville Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: west long branch, n.j. Posts: 4,457	According to the link below Great Life is a canned food, 5 star. Maybe he needs a little bulk in his diet (kibble) along with the canned. Dog Food Reviews \| Dog Food Ratings __________________ Joan, Bubba and Sissy-BEWARE OF PUPPY MILLS breathe in, breathe out, move on -jb

12-06-2010, 06:44 AM	#15
Kristy4 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 390	I see you are feeding Orijen. That is a great food. Stick with it a little longer. How much are you feeding? I went to the website and they suggest 1/2 to 1 cup a day. So try splitting 3/4 cups into 3 meals a day or 3/4 cups into 2 meals a day. Don't do free feeding either if you are. Put it down for 15 mins and then take it away. Good luck! __________________ Kristy & Lexi