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CarlysCody · 04-03-2007, 05:10 AM

Do you keep them on Prescription I/D on a regular basis? Oh...and there is no more blood in the poop, lately its just been muddy like stools.

ARCHIE · 04-03-2007, 06:18 AM

I just want to mention this and you can do what you want with it.
Has he been checked for parisites?
If his stools have been checked and they are ok there is a slim chance
he may have a male parisite that lingers in the intestines and causes
much of what you are describing. They do not lay eggs so there would
be nothing in the stools! If all else is ruled out have your vet de-worm him!
I know this because I went through this with Buddy for 3months.
My vet kept telling me it was the food and I kept cooking chicken and rice
and buying different kibble. Nothing worked. I finally went for a second
opinion and the new vet told me about the male parisite and suggested
the de-worming first before expensive testing. Guess what? In two days
flat Buddy was normal again.
Let me know. I pray this is what it is.
Good luck, I hope your baby is better soon.

CarlysCody · 04-03-2007, 06:47 AM

Yes he has been checked for parasites several times and none have shown up. Maybe this is what it is. He has also been dewormed. Should he be dewormed again? I'll mention this to the vet when I take him on Saturday. That would be great if this is what it is! Thanks so much!

rachelsyorkie · 04-03-2007, 07:08 AM

Most vets only treat coccidiosis for 7-10 days. You always will have to go back for another 10 day possible 3 times. It really takes 21 days straight to get rid of in. The stress of a new hpme is enough to bring it on. Then w/the diareah it is hard to let everything be normal because you cant get coccidia all over the house. When my vet says coccidia & trys to give me a 10 day I just say I need 21 days of liquid albon 5%. I actually just order my own on line you can find it in yahoo shopping. If I know Tilula might get stressed - long trip, fireworks, vet-I start her on it 3 days before & continue 3 days after. Instead of paying the vet 70-100 3 times because he doesnt give me enough so that I will $$

Its 9.99 for a 2oz bottle & that should take care of it, 21 days everyday. Hope this helps. I get so aggervated w/the vets about coccidia. It is so hard on the pup & the owner plus all other pets can be effected. They told me adults couldnt but I had a 6 yr old very relaxed retriever & she did to. I quickly found where to buy it on my own after spending about 600 & still having the problem. This is what I found that helped me http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/beag...occidiosis.htm
except he recommends the 12.5% which tastes horrible. For these little ones Albon 5% is best they love taking it. Hope your baby is better.

rachelsyorkie · 04-03-2007, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CarlysCody

Yes he has been checked for parasites several times and none have shown up. Maybe this is what it is. He has also been dewormed. Should he be dewormed again? I'll mention this to the vet when I take him on Saturday. That would be great if this is what it is! Thanks so much!

Do you have him on yogurt. I use strawberry GV brand. They love it & it will help sooth the damage of the coccidia & wormer, they do ravage the intestines. I would give him a few spoon fulls 2 times a day . Then one time. It can only benefit him. But after wormings or antibiotics you really gotta do yogurt or some kinda probiotic. That goes for pets & people.

Repunzel · 04-03-2007, 07:24 AM

Try Slippery Elm. This can be bought at a health food store. Slippery elm is known to heal wounds outside the body as well as inside (minimal scarring). One of my dogs had diarrhea; I experimented with the amount of capsules until the diarrhea stopped. I also fed yogurt.

ARCHIE · 04-03-2007, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlysCody

Yes he has been checked for parasites several times and none have shown up. Maybe this is what it is. He has also been dewormed. Should he be dewormed again? I'll mention this to the vet when I take him on Saturday. That would be great if this is what it is! Thanks so much!

If your not getting results I would not hesitate to get a second opinion.
I was nervous about it at first but then I said enough time as passed
something must be wrong. I have stuck with the new doctor and am
pleased with him.

CarlysCody · 04-03-2007, 09:21 AM

Thanks for all of the suggestions. Codys poop has just been a little more wet than normal today, not diarrhea and no blood at all. Hopefully he is getting better, I'm going to give him pumpkin and yogurt tonight and bring all your suggestions to the vet on Saturday. Thanks!

Pipersmommy · 04-03-2007, 09:37 AM

I see you had him on Eukanuba. There is a recall on this. How long was he eating this? Check the symptoms for why their recalling this.

Yorkiedaze · 04-03-2007, 10:47 AM

Some of these little Yorkster kids have the most sensitive digestive systems and will just pass puddles of blood. I would not be feeding the poor little thing any more puppy food. Give him some white rice with veal or lamb for awhile. Dog food is not real food, it's full of meals and chemicals.

CarlysCody · 04-05-2007, 07:35 AM

Well, I've tried giving Cody some Yogurt with active cultures and pure pumkin but it still is not working for him. He didn't like the pumpkin by it self so I mixed it in his food. His stools aren't quite diarrhea but are loose. I'm giving him Pedyalite so he stays hydrated. I'm brining him to the vet on Saturday for his 3rd shots so I'll talk to the vet then. Any more thoughts?

Wylie's Mom · 04-05-2007, 12:25 PM

Oh gosh, how frustrating and scary. Poor little fella - he is SO cute.

I wonder if there is a micro tear in his intestine? Could the vet totally rule that out? Makes me think if there was a small, bloody tear - it could've gotten infected again and again.

Feed some boiled chicken, maybe some pedialyte and a very high quality food like Merrick, Canidae or Chicken Soup.

I really hope that vet gets an answer for you!!

Good luck,
ANn

doodandy · 04-05-2007, 09:50 PM

What about treats..... My Oliver could not eat even Milk Bone dog treats... he would have very loose stools.... I had to be very cautious about anything he ate... alot of time we get so wrapped up in the food we give them and think nothing of the treats....
Samson my 5 month old gets Honey Nut Cheerios for treat ... he loves them and we have had no problems.... Ollie could eat them as well...

Just a thought

Lilacss · 04-05-2007, 10:11 PM

It might be a good idea to blend his food.His stomach needs a rest.Whether
its a tear or some type of parasite it needs to heal.When they are so small
they don't have any reserves and any rough textured foods could cause a
bleed again.Most importantly make sure he drinks water.Sounds like he is active
and playing so hopefully he is on the mend.Glad your taking him back to the
Vet.

Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n · 04-05-2007, 11:13 PM

awwww !! i hope that he gets better soon !! poor baby !!

04-03-2007, 07:24 AM	#21
Repunzel Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 72 Blog Entries: 1	herbal remedy Try Slippery Elm. This can be bought at a health food store. Slippery elm is known to heal wounds outside the body as well as inside (minimal scarring). One of my dogs had diarrhea; I experimented with the amount of capsules until the diarrhea stopped. I also fed yogurt.

04-03-2007, 09:37 AM	#24
Pipersmommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SW Fl Posts: 1,808	I see you had him on Eukanuba. There is a recall on this. How long was he eating this? Check the symptoms for why their recalling this. __________________ Debbie (mommy to) Misha, Piper & Maximillion

04-03-2007, 05:10 AM	#16
CarlysCody Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 29	Do you keep them on Prescription I/D on a regular basis? Oh...and there is no more blood in the poop, lately its just been muddy like stools.

04-03-2007, 06:18 AM	#17
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	I just want to mention this and you can do what you want with it. Has he been checked for parisites? If his stools have been checked and they are ok there is a slim chance he may have a male parisite that lingers in the intestines and causes much of what you are describing. They do not lay eggs so there would be nothing in the stools! If all else is ruled out have your vet de-worm him! I know this because I went through this with Buddy for 3months. My vet kept telling me it was the food and I kept cooking chicken and rice and buying different kibble. Nothing worked. I finally went for a second opinion and the new vet told me about the male parisite and suggested the de-worming first before expensive testing. Guess what? In two days flat Buddy was normal again. Let me know. I pray this is what it is. Good luck, I hope your baby is better soon.

04-03-2007, 06:47 AM	#18
CarlysCody Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 29	Yes he has been checked for parasites several times and none have shown up. Maybe this is what it is. He has also been dewormed. Should he be dewormed again? I'll mention this to the vet when I take him on Saturday. That would be great if this is what it is! Thanks so much!

04-03-2007, 07:08 AM	#19
rachelsyorkie Rachel & Tilula Belle Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 1,162	Most vets only treat coccidiosis for 7-10 days. You always will have to go back for another 10 day possible 3 times. It really takes 21 days straight to get rid of in. The stress of a new hpme is enough to bring it on. Then w/the diareah it is hard to let everything be normal because you cant get coccidia all over the house. When my vet says coccidia & trys to give me a 10 day I just say I need 21 days of liquid albon 5%. I actually just order my own on line you can find it in yahoo shopping. If I know Tilula might get stressed - long trip, fireworks, vet-I start her on it 3 days before & continue 3 days after. Instead of paying the vet 70-100 3 times because he doesnt give me enough so that I will $$ Its 9.99 for a 2oz bottle & that should take care of it, 21 days everyday. Hope this helps. I get so aggervated w/the vets about coccidia. It is so hard on the pup & the owner plus all other pets can be effected. They told me adults couldnt but I had a 6 yr old very relaxed retriever & she did to. I quickly found where to buy it on my own after spending about 600 & still having the problem. This is what I found that helped me http://www.beaglesunlimited.com/beag...occidiosis.htm except he recommends the 12.5% which tastes horrible. For these little ones Albon 5% is best they love taking it. Hope your baby is better.

04-03-2007, 09:21 AM	#23
CarlysCody Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 29	Thanks for all of the suggestions. Codys poop has just been a little more wet than normal today, not diarrhea and no blood at all. Hopefully he is getting better, I'm going to give him pumpkin and yogurt tonight and bring all your suggestions to the vet on Saturday. Thanks!

04-03-2007, 10:47 AM	#25
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	Some of these little Yorkster kids have the most sensitive digestive systems and will just pass puddles of blood. I would not be feeding the poor little thing any more puppy food. Give him some white rice with veal or lamb for awhile. Dog food is not real food, it's full of meals and chemicals.

04-05-2007, 07:35 AM	#26
CarlysCody Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 29	Well, I've tried giving Cody some Yogurt with active cultures and pure pumkin but it still is not working for him. He didn't like the pumpkin by it self so I mixed it in his food. His stools aren't quite diarrhea but are loose. I'm giving him Pedyalite so he stays hydrated. I'm brining him to the vet on Saturday for his 3rd shots so I'll talk to the vet then. Any more thoughts?

04-05-2007, 12:25 PM	#27
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Oh gosh, how frustrating and scary. Poor little fella - he is SO cute. I wonder if there is a micro tear in his intestine? Could the vet totally rule that out? Makes me think if there was a small, bloody tear - it could've gotten infected again and again. Feed some boiled chicken, maybe some pedialyte and a very high quality food like Merrick, Canidae or Chicken Soup. I really hope that vet gets an answer for you!! Good luck, ANn

04-05-2007, 09:50 PM	#28
doodandy Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Grand Prairie , Tx Posts: 169	What about treats..... My Oliver could not eat even Milk Bone dog treats... he would have very loose stools.... I had to be very cautious about anything he ate... alot of time we get so wrapped up in the food we give them and think nothing of the treats.... Samson my 5 month old gets Honey Nut Cheerios for treat ... he loves them and we have had no problems.... Ollie could eat them as well... Just a thought

04-05-2007, 10:11 PM	#29
Lilacss Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: B.C, Canada Posts: 787	It might be a good idea to blend his food.His stomach needs a rest.Whether its a tear or some type of parasite it needs to heal.When they are so small they don't have any reserves and any rough textured foods could cause a bleed again.Most importantly make sure he drinks water.Sounds like he is active and playing so hopefully he is on the mend.Glad your taking him back to the Vet.

04-05-2007, 11:13 PM	#30
Mz_s3ski_Kitt3n BANNED FOR STEALING YORKIETALK CONTENT! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Residenting in Wichita, Ks / Hometown in Arlington, Tx Posts: 6,704	awwww !! i hope that he gets better soon !! poor baby !!