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lysiane_souris · 04-06-2009, 01:09 PM

So i have had Bailey for just over 3 weeks...within 3 days of bringing her home we notice blood and mucus in her stool right away she was brought to the vet and was diagnose with campylobacteriosis she was on meds for 4 days and doing great but it came back so the vet said lets put her on meds for 1 week this time and that time it didnt not work. Now he said there will be more stool sample done at the end of this week since her system needs to be clear of meds before they do more testing. in the mean time he put her on a strict vegitarian diet (GROSSS) she hates it but he said maybe she has protein allergies. Her stool is now only soft and with mucus NO MORE BLOOD IN IT. but i was wondering if any of you have ever had this expirience and how was it cured?? i am doing everything in my power to get her heathly again. one good thing is that she does NOT act sick at all,,, she is the most playfull baby ever and she acts normal for everything at all time. her ONLY symptom is her stool. WEIRD?? also she has alot of gas when she poops and since her stool is soft it does like a sprinkler a little bit (its funny to see but very messy if you know what i mean)? The vet is pretty confused on her one and only sympton and has called vets from other province to see and hear their opinion and he said they would have all done what he did so the next stool sample he takes will be sent away in a lab.

TheTeddyBear · 04-06-2009, 01:20 PM

it might be soft because you are changing her food, that happened with teddy. But the blood in the stool sounds like hookworm to me.. but i guess your vet already diagnosed the blood problem.

lysiane_souris · 04-06-2009, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTeddyBear

it might be soft because you are changing her food, that happened with teddy. But the blood in the stool sounds like hookworm to me.. but i guess your vet already diagnosed the blood problem.

ahh yes in all of that i forgot to mention she had 2 different kind of worms got rid of it look like rice in her stool and the other kind is ling and slimmy looks like skinny sphagetti?? and i have meds for it but i can only give it every 2 weeks so it will take longer to go away??

TheTeddyBear · 04-06-2009, 01:47 PM

the hookworms are about 2 cm long and spaghetti like, they should be gone within 12 days (according to our vet) but if she eats her poop she can get re-infested with the worms. The vet said that most dogs get it from either eating poop or getting poop on them and then grooming themselves. Also it can take a few times of looking in the stool sample to find the eggs. Our rescue has hookworm and before we got her on medication she smelled really bad (gas) horrible they said the smell was from the worm. I don't know if thats what it is but I hope I helped at least to eliminate something

lysiane_souris · 04-06-2009, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTeddyBear

the hookworms are about 2 cm long and spaghetti like, they should be gone within 12 days (according to our vet) but if she eats her poop she can get re-infested with the worms. The vet said that most dogs get it from either eating poop or getting poop on them and then grooming themselves. Also it can take a few times of looking in the stool sample to find the eggs. Our rescue has hookworm and before we got her on medication she smelled really bad (gas) horrible they said the smell was from the worm. I don't know if thats what it is but I hope I helped at least to eliminate something

that makes snece actualy but i found it weird that he gave me de-worming which is this yellow liquid and i can only giver like 1/10th of a cc syringe every two weeks hopefully she gets rid of those soon enough and we can study her stool better. because i know that is one thing for sure that is in there and i was just readin up on it and they say that it can make her stool soft as well? thanks

TheTeddyBear · 04-06-2009, 01:55 PM

yeah hers was really soft too and she had a lot of blood in her stool but it was hookworm and as soon as she went on medication she was fine.

Jemma · 04-06-2009, 01:58 PM

Sounds just like coccida. Was she tested for that?My baby got it from the changing of homes. From her home to mine, big stresser on them.

lysiane_souris · 04-06-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTeddyBear

it might be soft because you are changing her food, that happened with teddy. But the blood in the stool sounds like hookworm to me.. but i guess your vet already diagnosed the blood problem.

and on the food side of things when i first got her i was feeding her the exact same thing the breeder was thinking it would be easy on her but her stool has been soft for over 3 weeks now?? pore Bailey

lysiane_souris · 04-06-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jemma

Sounds just like coccida. Was she tested for that?My baby got it from the changing of homes. From her home to mine, big stresser on them.

what is coccida??

Jemma · 04-06-2009, 02:54 PM

coccidia are small protozoans (one-celled organisms) that live in the intestinal tracts of dogs and cats. They cause disease most commonly in puppies and kittens less than six months of age, in adult animals whose immune system is suppressed, or in animals who are stressed in other ways (e.g.; change in ownership, other disease present). In dogs and cats, most coccidia are of the genus called Isospora. Isospora canis and I. ohioensis are the species most often encountered in dogs. Regardless of which species is present, we generally refer to the disease as coccidiosis. As a puppy ages, he tends to develop a natural immunity to the effects of coccidia. As an adult, he may carry coccidia in his intestines, and shed the cyst in the feces, but experience no ill effects.
How are coccidia transmitted?
A puppy is not born with the coccidia organisms in his intestine. However, once born, the puppy is frequently exposed to his mother's feces, and if the mother is shedding the infective cysts in her feces, then the young animals will likely ingest them and coccidia will develop within the young animal's intestines. Since young puppies, usually those less than six months of age, have no immunity to coccidia, the organisms reproduce in great numbers and parasitize the young animal's intestines. Oftentimes, this has severe effects.
From exposure to the coccidia in feces to the onset of the illness is about 13 days. Most puppies who are ill from coccidia are, therefore, two weeks of age and older. Although most infections are the result of spread from the mother, this is not always the case. Any infected puppy or kitten is contagious to other puppies or kittens. In breeding facilities, shelters, animal hospitals, etc., it is wise to isolate those infected from those that are not.
What are the symptoms of coccidiosis?
The primary sign of an animal suffering with coccidiosis is diarrhea. The diarrhea may be mild to severe depending on the level of infection. Blood and mucous may be present, especially in advanced cases. Severely affected animals may also vomit, lose their appetite, become dehydrated, and in some instances, die from the disease.
Most infected puppies encountered by the authors are in the four to twelve week age group. The possibility of coccidiosis should always be considered when a loose stool or diarrhea is encountered in this age group. A microscopic fecal exam by a veterinarian will detect the cysts confirming a diagnosis.
It should be mentioned that stress plays a role in the development of coccidiosis. It is not uncommon for a seemingly healthy puppy to arrive at his new home and develop diarrhea several days later leading to a diagnosis of coccidia. If the puppy has been at the new home for less than thirteen days, then he had coccidia before he arrived. Remember, the incubation period (from exposure to illness) is about thirteen days. If the puppy has been with his new owner several weeks, then the exposure to coccidia most likely occurred after the animal arrived at the new home

lysiane_souris · 04-06-2009, 07:40 PM

thanks

04-06-2009, 01:09 PM	#1
lysiane_souris YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shediac Cape, NB - Canada Posts: 486	Any advise on soft and mucus stool?.... So i have had Bailey for just over 3 weeks...within 3 days of bringing her home we notice blood and mucus in her stool right away she was brought to the vet and was diagnose with campylobacteriosis she was on meds for 4 days and doing great but it came back so the vet said lets put her on meds for 1 week this time and that time it didnt not work. Now he said there will be more stool sample done at the end of this week since her system needs to be clear of meds before they do more testing. in the mean time he put her on a strict vegitarian diet (GROSSS) she hates it but he said maybe she has protein allergies. Her stool is now only soft and with mucus NO MORE BLOOD IN IT. but i was wondering if any of you have ever had this expirience and how was it cured?? i am doing everything in my power to get her heathly again. one good thing is that she does NOT act sick at all,,, she is the most playfull baby ever and she acts normal for everything at all time. her ONLY symptom is her stool. WEIRD?? also she has alot of gas when she poops and since her stool is soft it does like a sprinkler a little bit (its funny to see but very messy if you know what i mean)? The vet is pretty confused on her one and only sympton and has called vets from other province to see and hear their opinion and he said they would have all done what he did so the next stool sample he takes will be sent away in a lab. __________________ Lysiane & Bailey, the 6lb Monster

04-06-2009, 01:20 PM	#2
TheTeddyBear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 73	it might be soft because you are changing her food, that happened with teddy. But the blood in the stool sounds like hookworm to me.. but i guess your vet already diagnosed the blood problem. __________________ TeddyB

04-06-2009, 01:47 PM	#4
TheTeddyBear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 73	the hookworms are about 2 cm long and spaghetti like, they should be gone within 12 days (according to our vet) but if she eats her poop she can get re-infested with the worms. The vet said that most dogs get it from either eating poop or getting poop on them and then grooming themselves. Also it can take a few times of looking in the stool sample to find the eggs. Our rescue has hookworm and before we got her on medication she smelled really bad (gas) horrible they said the smell was from the worm. I don't know if thats what it is but I hope I helped at least to eliminate something __________________ TeddyB

04-06-2009, 01:55 PM	#6
TheTeddyBear Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 73	yeah hers was really soft too and she had a lot of blood in her stool but it was hookworm and as soon as she went on medication she was fine. __________________ TeddyB

04-06-2009, 01:58 PM	#7
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	Sounds just like coccida. Was she tested for that?My baby got it from the changing of homes. From her home to mine, big stresser on them. Last edited by Jemma; 04-06-2009 at 01:59 PM.

04-06-2009, 02:54 PM	#10
Jemma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 838	copy and pasted for you. coccida coccidia are small protozoans (one-celled organisms) that live in the intestinal tracts of dogs and cats. They cause disease most commonly in puppies and kittens less than six months of age, in adult animals whose immune system is suppressed, or in animals who are stressed in other ways (e.g.; change in ownership, other disease present). In dogs and cats, most coccidia are of the genus called Isospora. Isospora canis and I. ohioensis are the species most often encountered in dogs. Regardless of which species is present, we generally refer to the disease as coccidiosis. As a puppy ages, he tends to develop a natural immunity to the effects of coccidia. As an adult, he may carry coccidia in his intestines, and shed the cyst in the feces, but experience no ill effects. How are coccidia transmitted? A puppy is not born with the coccidia organisms in his intestine. However, once born, the puppy is frequently exposed to his mother's feces, and if the mother is shedding the infective cysts in her feces, then the young animals will likely ingest them and coccidia will develop within the young animal's intestines. Since young puppies, usually those less than six months of age, have no immunity to coccidia, the organisms reproduce in great numbers and parasitize the young animal's intestines. Oftentimes, this has severe effects. From exposure to the coccidia in feces to the onset of the illness is about 13 days. Most puppies who are ill from coccidia are, therefore, two weeks of age and older. Although most infections are the result of spread from the mother, this is not always the case. Any infected puppy or kitten is contagious to other puppies or kittens. In breeding facilities, shelters, animal hospitals, etc., it is wise to isolate those infected from those that are not. What are the symptoms of coccidiosis? The primary sign of an animal suffering with coccidiosis is diarrhea. The diarrhea may be mild to severe depending on the level of infection. Blood and mucous may be present, especially in advanced cases. Severely affected animals may also vomit, lose their appetite, become dehydrated, and in some instances, die from the disease. Most infected puppies encountered by the authors are in the four to twelve week age group. The possibility of coccidiosis should always be considered when a loose stool or diarrhea is encountered in this age group. A microscopic fecal exam by a veterinarian will detect the cysts confirming a diagnosis. It should be mentioned that stress plays a role in the development of coccidiosis. It is not uncommon for a seemingly healthy puppy to arrive at his new home and develop diarrhea several days later leading to a diagnosis of coccidia. If the puppy has been at the new home for less than thirteen days, then he had coccidia before he arrived. Remember, the incubation period (from exposure to illness) is about thirteen days. If the puppy has been with his new owner several weeks, then the exposure to coccidia most likely occurred after the animal arrived at the new home

04-06-2009, 07:40 PM	#11
lysiane_souris YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shediac Cape, NB - Canada Posts: 486	thanks __________________ Lysiane & Bailey, the 6lb Monster