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MY OSCAR · 05-25-2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by krstnleigh

I am new to YT and have had my little girl for about a month now. I switched her over to Wellness Just for Puppy over a period of time from Taste of the Wild that the breeder had her on. She has the same problem. All of her stools are really soft and can get all stuck to her little bottom. I'm not sure what to do, I hate having to give her more baths than necessary. Any ideas? Could it be the wellness?

it could be the food change.
you could try a different food.
blue buffalo has a limited ingredient diet called blue basics.
maybe that would help settle her tummy and firm up her poos
my little boy is on fromm 4 star and he does great on that..

DvlshAngel985 · 05-25-2012, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krstnleigh

I am new to YT and have had my little girl for about a month now. I switched her over to Wellness Just for Puppy over a period of time from Taste of the Wild that the breeder had her on. She has the same problem. All of her stools are really soft and can get all stuck to her little bottom. I'm not sure what to do, I hate having to give her more baths than necessary. Any ideas? Could it be the wellness?

Has she seen a vet yet? Rule out anything medical first. If its not medical, then it might be the food and that's a process of trial and error until you find a food that agrees with their tummy. Good luck!

DvlshAngel985 · 05-25-2012, 10:56 AM

Sorry! Double post.

DvlshAngel985 · 05-25-2012, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MY OSCAR

it could be the food change.
you could try a different food.
blue buffalo has a limited ingredient diet called blue basics.
maybe that would help settle her tummy and firm up her poos
my little boy is on fromm 4 star and he does great on that..

You bring up a good point. Some dogs do not tolerate a food switch as well as others. Some need a gradual transition from one food to another do as not to upset their tummy. other dogs, like mine, have a stomach made of steel and can handle an abrupt change with no problems.

krstnleigh · 05-25-2012, 11:03 AM

Yes she has seen a vet several times. She had tapeworms but those are gone now. She has been on wellness for about 4 weeks so I figured they would've firmed up by now. The vet gave her some r/D food to add to the wellness to see if it would help. I was just wondering if anyone had the same problems with the wellness food. She eats really well now after struggling to get her to eat at all for a few weeks so I don't wanto switch food unless I have to.

MY OSCAR · 05-25-2012, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

You bring up a good point. Some dogs do not tolerate a food switch as well as others. Some need a gradual transition from one food to another do as not to upset their tummy. other dogs, like mine, have a stomach made of steel and can handle an abrupt change with no problems.

krstnleigh · 05-25-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

You bring up a good point. Some dogs do not tolerate a food switch as well as others. Some need a gradual transition from one food to another do as not to upset their tummy. other dogs, like mine, have a stomach made of steel and can handle an abrupt change with no problems.

I switched her food gradually over a period of a week and a half. That was 3 weeks ago, she been on strict wellness since. With no change in treats either.

krstnleigh · 05-25-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

You bring up a good point. Some dogs do not tolerate a food switch as well as others. Some need a gradual transition from one food to another do as not to upset their tummy. other dogs, like mine, have a stomach made of steel and can handle an abrupt change with no problems.

I changed her food over a period of a week and a half hen I first got her. She has been on only wellness for 3 weeks now. No change in treats either. I just wanted to see if anyone else who fed their puppy wellness had the same problems.

DvlshAngel985 · 05-25-2012, 03:39 PM

Start your own thread asking about wellness. You might get your answer that way. If you need help with that.et me know.

ritapatt · 05-25-2012, 03:59 PM

Abby came home to us on Wellness, her poops were unformed and soft, I thought it was just her puppy-ness, she was very thin. I figured I would transition her in a few weeks to The taste of the Wild the other dogs were on- that was impossible as she stole their food and refused the wellness. I tried for a few days but gave up and just let her have the TOTW- miracle, within a day she had normal poos! We have switched to Earthborn Holistics coastal catch,since the recall-Doing fine!
I would look for a food with plenty of probiotics.

llcornell · 05-25-2012, 04:49 PM

Sounds like others are having the same problem...Milo is very thin and very active...i wonder if because he runs around so much he is pooping more often than he should just from activity...who knows. I have about 2-3 more weeks of this food left and if he isnt better by then I will start trying other foods. Milo was transitioned to this food instantly so I at first thought it was that but he should be better than this at 4 weeks, Im also not giving any treats just his food.

krstnleigh · 05-27-2012, 09:42 AM

Ok so it sounds like it is probably the wellness. The vet gave me some r/D food to supplement the food she is already on, but after one day it made her sick and she won't eat it anymore. Looks like I need to find a new puppy food for her.

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05-25-2012, 03:39 PM	#24
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	Start your own thread asking about wellness. You might get your answer that way. If you need help with that.et me know. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

05-25-2012, 04:49 PM	#26
llcornell Stop Puppy Mills Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: california Posts: 1,152	Sounds like others are having the same problem...Milo is very thin and very active...i wonder if because he runs around so much he is pooping more often than he should just from activity...who knows. I have about 2-3 more weeks of this food left and if he isnt better by then I will start trying other foods. Milo was transitioned to this food instantly so I at first thought it was that but he should be better than this at 4 weeks, Im also not giving any treats just his food. __________________ Proud mom to Sam & Daisy

05-25-2012, 11:03 AM	#20
krstnleigh YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Summertown, TN, USA Posts: 9	Yes she has seen a vet several times. She had tapeworms but those are gone now. She has been on wellness for about 4 weeks so I figured they would've firmed up by now. The vet gave her some r/D food to add to the wellness to see if it would help. I was just wondering if anyone had the same problems with the wellness food. She eats really well now after struggling to get her to eat at all for a few weeks so I don't wanto switch food unless I have to.

05-25-2012, 03:59 PM	#25
ritapatt YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Merritt Island,FL Posts: 1,400	Abby came home to us on Wellness, her poops were unformed and soft, I thought it was just her puppy-ness, she was very thin. I figured I would transition her in a few weeks to The taste of the Wild the other dogs were on- that was impossible as she stole their food and refused the wellness. I tried for a few days but gave up and just let her have the TOTW- miracle, within a day she had normal poos! We have switched to Earthborn Holistics coastal catch,since the recall-Doing fine! I would look for a food with plenty of probiotics.

05-27-2012, 09:42 AM	#27
krstnleigh YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Summertown, TN, USA Posts: 9	Ok so it sounds like it is probably the wellness. The vet gave me some r/D food to supplement the food she is already on, but after one day it made her sick and she won't eat it anymore. Looks like I need to find a new puppy food for her.