MAJOR problem... wet poops for a month

[lisatodd]

i hope everything will turn out all right. good luck

[rachelsyorkie]

Originally Posted by bobbiej

Also, keep in mind that things like coccidia don't always show up on the fecal exam. Sometimes it takes a while for it to show under the microscope. Ask the vet if you should be giving albon just in case, it won't hurt the pup if it's not coccidia but it will sure as heck help if it is! We find this to be the case at work, and my boss says it just takes time for it to show sometimes!

Thats very true & they will try to give you a 7 day supply, it takes 21 days of treatment. You can do a yearly maintenance. I read this article when I was rescuing & every pup had it. It was helpful to me.
http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/beag...occidiosis.htm
Also I added the suggested 12.5% Sulfadimethoxine in there water, but for small dogs albon 5% is best & it tastes good. Best buy on it is http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.h...2-00b0d0204ae5
Dont forget about the yogurt.

[rachelsyorkie]

Originally Posted by kalina82

is her poop just wet and soft or is it mucusy in spots?

You have to look & see if it has some mucus & a little blood-very good sign of coccidiosis. If the vet confirms all your pets should get a 21 day treatment. I wouldnt take his meds I would order my own bottle for $54 because w/his 7 day supply & the 3 repeats for 2 more 7 days & a final ok it did take a 21 day treatment will be cha ching in his pocket. I know money is no object when it comes to our babies health but ..I'm sure it is adding up already & you will just be sick to find out w/only $54 you can treat 21 days out of the year (right before xmas I start since its pretty stressful, or you can do it a few days before july4th fireworks & a few days after, any time you know they are going to be stressed & afraid you could run a 7day coarse but once its at the out of control state then it takes 21days. I learned the hard & expensive way w/30 little pound puppies that I & 2 friends saved from the pound, but after giving a bunch of money to the vet, that was unneccasary & then doing my own reasearch I bought a gallon & they all made it threw just fine.

[Dina_Nichole]

Originally Posted by kalina82

the 'hard spots' you feel are most likely scar tissue. the stitches that are used to sew up inside tissues are 100% dissolvable. It take 120 days i believe for them to fully dissolve. so anything else your feeling is scar tissue, which is normal.

Thank you!

[hdpt00]

Well she was fine for a day, but then relapsed with wet poops again. Occasionally, maybe 1/5 poops, there is mucousy stuff in it... def no blood at all. Most of them look normal but are just super wet. My girlfriend thinks it's her food becuase it smells putrid (Science Diet Puppy Bites). I picked up a new bag this morning and it does smell better.

Hopefully she'll be fine soon. Last inght she got up 4 times to poops... I'm still quite tired.

[kalina82]

Originally Posted by hdpt00

Well she was fine for a day, but then relapsed with wet poops again. Occasionally, maybe 1/5 poops, there is mucousy stuff in it... def no blood at all. Most of them look normal but are just super wet. My girlfriend thinks it's her food becuase it smells putrid (Science Diet Puppy Bites). I picked up a new bag this morning and it does smell better.

Hopefully she'll be fine soon. Last inght she got up 4 times to poops... I'm still quite tired.

the last dog i saw in hospital with the same type of poop your describing (mucusy) had colitis. i'd ask the vet about it next time. it wouldn't hurt.

also it could be the food she's eating. try switching her to something without so many byproducts. If you buy her food at petco or petsmart you can pick up a bag of nutro or natural balance next time. they are higher quality and may work better on her stomach. I'd try the allergy formula's of the natural balance. they might be easier on her.

[Magneticgal]

You may want to try switching her food, if you have already ruled out medical causes. I know the type of food they eat plays a major role in how firm/soft the stools are. Good luck!!

Originally Posted by hdpt00

anyone else?? I'm really worried, should I try another vet? She acts totally fine and is still very active.

Right now we are feeding Science Diet Puppy (hard food). She has been on that her whole life, could she just be rejecting it all of a sudden and time to find something better?