Originally Posted by stedmansmommy (Post 1220546)

Ok guys, I am going to read all of your replies in just a little while, but I wanted to post this real quick. I just got a reply from Tate's breeder and this is what she said:



ok...it's ok brooke....just calm down sweetie....here is what i want you to do ok?....bright red says is not old blood....most likely with the straining of her diarhea due to the food changes she has an irritated bowel now. so go get some kaeopectate...give her a tablespoonful. then give her only sugar water tonight. mix about 1 tablespoonful to a cup. no food. she will be fine. then once the diarhea is stopped....mix her up some ground dry dog food with a tiny bit of chicken baby food. cottage cheese will give diarhea if too much. then wait and see how stools are. if she has another loose stool...give 1 tablespoonful of kaoepectate again. will coat her tummy and colon. i will check emails during the night if you need me. might alos give her nutracal about a toothbrush full every 4 hours. as old as she is will be fine. let me know whats going on....anne




Then this is what she sent me right after that in a second e-mail.....



brooke, also with the runny stools..the softer stools if i were you i would ask you vet to give her some flagyl...for 7 days. giardia is in 70 percent of dogs and with all the rain we have had..the run offs in texas....a person could walk thru a puddle a wet spot pick up a spore and track into our homes and our dogs get giarida...and also when they play outside they can drink from a small puddle without you knowing and get it..or can get it on their feet and lick it off. is in peoples water supply..we get it also. will cause diarhea and sometimes vomiting in dogs.
the tummy feels full as is gasy.....but right now the kaepectate will be fine.....keep me update ok? and i am here if you need me....either by phone or email but will be checking my email all through the night to see if i hear from you....give tatum a big hug and kiss for me and please keep me updated....anne

Originally Posted by msiodine (Post 1319721)

Please let me know what you find out. My Megan is having the same thing. only she has normal poop in the morning then by eve. it's gooey blody. I want to try the chicken & rice but I don't know it instant rice is ok & is it white or dark meat of the chickin?:confused: Good luck. god bless.:aimeeyork

Originally Posted by msiodine (Post 1319721)

Please let me know what you find out. My Megan is having the same thing. only she has normal poop in the morning then by eve. it's gooey blody. I want to try the chicken & rice but I don't know it instant rice is ok & is it white or dark meat of the chickin?:confused: Good luck. god bless.:aimeeyork

Originally Posted by Suzy (Post 1319742)

I'm not sure if you checked the date, but Tatum was sick over a month ago, and happily, she's all better now! Yay Tate!

If your Megan has bloody poop for more than 1-2 days, you need to call/go see your vet. In the meantime, for diarrhea, it's good to give boiled boneless, skinless, chicken breast. Just boil the raw chicken in water, and mix with cooked rice-about half rice and half chicken.

Instant rice will work in a pinch, but long grain white rice is better, and brown rice is best. Chicken should be the white meat breast only. Do not salt or season in any way, and trim any fat from the chicken breast before feeding it to your dog.

Also, do not give any fruit or dairy at all until the diarrhea has been gone for at least a few days. Those things can further upset the digestive system in our little ones.

Originally Posted by stedmansmommy (Post 1319919)

Thank you girl! :D I was just about to reply back and then read your post first! ;) You explained it all way better than I ever could of though, LOL.

WHEW...I am so glad that all this mess is over with! My little Tator Tot is happy and well now! :cheer: And is done with her spay too - YEAH!!! :D Now hopefully I will not have to step FOOT back in that vet's office until next year for annual shots! lol ugh!

Originally Posted by chuey (Post 1319943)

So glad to hear cutie Tat, is doing great! lol, couldn't help myself!!

Dest is almost 1 wk out from her spay too and I was worried sick! So, I know how you feel. Best of luck and lets hope we all stay out of the vets office for as long as possible!! :thumbup: