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lil fu fu girl · 09-08-2009, 07:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...s/viewpost.gif Diarrhea is a symptom.
The cause of which, is the destruction by a bioinfectious agent that has changed, or by toxicity, destroyed the natural flora in the intestines. Once the flora is no longer active and functioning the intestines both small and large can no longer digest the nutrient content in the food, or finish the water absorbtion process that forms the normal firm stool that most dogs deficate.

So the first order of priority is to re-establish the flora. Pro-biotics either through a natural food selection such as yogurt, or by adding probiotic powder will concentrate on fixing the cause and not just the symptom.
Good luck

Dwerten wrote:
agree BUT alot of dogs are lactose intolerant so i use non dairy probiotics dds plus instead of yogurt for this reason as if the dog is lactose intolerant they will have diarrhea from the yogurt thus not correcting the problem __________________

Yes. That is why I also mentioned the probiotic powder, as I am not privy to the diet that the OP has her pups currently managed on. Mine, however, are very accustomed to receiving yogurt as a dietary supplement, with no side effects. Whatever will work for her, as long as she is given facts to assist in her decision.

annamalyssa · 09-08-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dwerten

agree BUT alot of dogs are lactose intolerant so i use non dairy probiotics dds plus instead of yogurt for this reason as if the dog is lactose intolerant they will have diarrhea from the yogurt thus not correcting the problem

Deb Gucci is doing much better today, he was actually starting to do better yesterday night but today is a lot better. Now I am just looking forward to getting into the vet and figuring out what to do food wise. I am leaning towards NB or Wellness Core.. what would you suggest and what type?

I am also very leary of doing the switch because of what happened last time, when he vomited the blood etc.

09-08-2009, 07:07 PM	#31
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	Quote: Originally Posted by lil fu fu girl http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/ima...s/viewpost.gif Diarrhea is a symptom. The cause of which, is the destruction by a bioinfectious agent that has changed, or by toxicity, destroyed the natural flora in the intestines. Once the flora is no longer active and functioning the intestines both small and large can no longer digest the nutrient content in the food, or finish the water absorbtion process that forms the normal firm stool that most dogs deficate. So the first order of priority is to re-establish the flora. Pro-biotics either through a natural food selection such as yogurt, or by adding probiotic powder will concentrate on fixing the cause and not just the symptom. Good luck Dwerten wrote: agree BUT alot of dogs are lactose intolerant so i use non dairy probiotics dds plus instead of yogurt for this reason as if the dog is lactose intolerant they will have diarrhea from the yogurt thus not correcting the problem __________________ Yes. That is why I also mentioned the probiotic powder, as I am not privy to the diet that the OP has her pups currently managed on. Mine, however, are very accustomed to receiving yogurt as a dietary supplement, with no side effects. Whatever will work for her, as long as she is given facts to assist in her decision. Last edited by lil fu fu girl; 09-08-2009 at 07:09 PM.