I Want Firm Poop! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Kathryn_V · 01-13-2007, 10:14 PM

I'm Serious!

I want Firm Poop and I want it NOW!

Chynna and Charlie Wont Firm up on Chicken Soup! Chynna is a Chinese Hairless Crested... She should and can eat the same diet as my Yorkies, they are all on Puppy. Charlie is a Ladrador Retriever, Who is now 6 1/2, so he is on an adult diet.

I would like the three girls on the same food and Charlie has to have his own since he can't eat Puppy, he would be 300lbs is he did!!! lol

Pixie and Paris have been on CS since day one and have semi firm to firm poops... I love the firm poops! If there is ever an accident in the house, I don't need a spoon to clean it up! Charlie has NEVER had a single accident in the house, thank God, it would be like HUGE! if he did! lol But 4 month old Chynna is NOT perfect in the potty dept... nor do I expect her to be at her age... but I would like the poop pate to go away! It sticks to every carpet fiber it touches!!! Its sooooo gross!And it can't be a good thing for either one of them all this mushy poo! ugh!

So does anyone have any ideas???

I Love Bailey · 01-13-2007, 10:33 PM

The only thing I can recommend is trying another brand. There are several for all life stages. I found Bailey really likes Natural Choice. She got sick over Thanksgiving weekend and I have had a terrible time finding a food she will eat that doesn't make her throw up or have loose stools. I also have her on lactobacillus to put the good cultures back in her system since she can't tolerate yogart or cottage cheese.
The pet stores should have samples for you to try. The stores here have loaded me up with several brand samples to try.
When I gave Bailey Solid Gold, she tried to roll in it

but wouldn't eat it...whatever is that about?

Good Luck

Kathryn_V · 01-13-2007, 10:39 PM

lol, she must have thought it smelled great and would attract a hot guy! All us gals know that the way to a guys heart is through his stomach! She must have been feeling spry that day! lol

My girls would not TOUCH solid gold, if thats the one in the reflective bags, I bought the pink bag it was like a disco bag, very shiny and prisim like.... it was WAY TO potent a smell for them I think... I know it was way to potent a smell for me! The neighbors cat LOVED IT!!!! She still cries at my door! NEVER feed a cat you don't want!

I never thought of doing the sample thing! I should try that... Pixie and Paris do good with the natural ballance rolls, I have never feed the dry though. hmmmm.

chattiesmom · 01-13-2007, 10:41 PM

Hi Kat, sorry to hear of your poopy woes. Try Canidae for all life stages.... it is a GREAT food and nice firm tootsie rolls.

Kathryn_V · 01-13-2007, 10:45 PM

I really do hate to change foods on Pixie and Paris cause they are just fine on their food....

But Charlie and Chynna are not doing well on theirs...

And Chynna and the girls do need to be on the same food since I free feed. And the girls will eat whatever she is eating out of sheer jealousy... thus the nature of a Yorkie! At least my two! lol And Chynna will eat whatever you give her... lol so they should all be pretty easy to convert... Pixie will be my tuff customer.. lol

Kathryn_V · 01-13-2007, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Hi Kat, sorry to hear of your poopy woes. Try Canidae for all life stages.... it is a GREAT food and nice firm tootsie rolls.

Is good ya?? I have not read a top 10 list in a while... Have had my head burried in the sand building a web site... he he he

chloeandj · 01-13-2007, 10:47 PM

Have they both been checked for parasites recently?? Also they both have moved into your home only recently, maybe it could be stress from change in environment or change in food from what they were previously eating?? Just some thoughts...

I Love Bailey · 01-13-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

lol, she must have thought it smelled great and would attract a hot guy! All us gals know that the way to a guys heart is through his stomach! She must have been feeling spry that day! lol

My girls would not TOUCH solid gold, if thats the one in the reflective bags, I bought the pink bag it was like a disco bag, very shiny and prisim like.... it was WAY TO potent a smell for them I think... I know it was way to potent a smell for me! The neighbors cat LOVED IT!!!! She still cries at my door! NEVER feed a cat you don't want!

I never thought of doing the sample thing! I should try that... Pixie and Paris do good with the natural ballance rolls, I have never feed the dry though. hmmmm.

Yes, solid gold is in the disco pink bag

, The stuff smells horrible, like cat food, no wonder the neighbor's cat wanted more

I didn't know about samples either but when I asked about their return policy if she didn't like it, they told me to ask for samples so I wouldn't waste my time returning food. Works for me... I tried Canidae and Bailey liked the Lamb & Rice but didn't like the other flavors I tried.

Kathryn_V · 01-13-2007, 10:51 PM

Yes, they both went to the vet their first week home. My guy did the new patient visits for 45 and included all the bloodwork and fecal in that for me... he and I are pretty close... He knew Charlie from 4 years ago and was thrilled to see him!

Kathryn_V · 01-13-2007, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by I Love Bailey

Yes, solid gold is in the disco pink bag

, The stuff smells horrible, like cat food, no wonder the neighbor's cat wanted more

I didn't know about samples either but when I asked about their return policy if she didn't like it, they told me to ask for samples so I wouldn't waste my time returning food. Works for me... I tried Canidae and Bailey liked the Lamb & Rice but didn't like the other flavors I tried.

What she really meant was... If this chick is going to be "returning" whole bags of food that we can't resale... we may as well be giving her samples untill she makes up her mind! Cause she's costing us money! lol Cause I NEVER get offered the sample first! Its always after I have returned something, and I'm about to buy another brand... its.... OH! I have a sample of that! Why don't you try it first! (so you don't ruin a bag of that!) Thats how I am.... I hate buying something and eating the cost if its not what I want.

I think sample packs or sample sizes are the perfect thing!!! I Love the option of even buying a sample size! I don't even mind paying for a sample... as long as I'm not buying a whole big deal of something that might not work. But Free samples make me very happy too!!!!

Kona · 01-13-2007, 11:12 PM

I just got a bag of Artemis and my 2 love it! I'm in the middle of the transition stage from Chicken Soup to Artemis; so I'm not 100% sure of the firmness of the poop. But at least it would be something to try.

If you want me to send you a little baggie of it let me know.

alpayton · 01-14-2007, 06:56 AM

I feed all of my dogs, no matter the age, Eagle Pack Holistic Chicken & Rice Adult & Puppy Formula. I have never once had a problem with "non-firm" poo here. Might want to either give them a call for a sample or heck, let me know and I'll send you some to try if you'd like.

Eagle Pack doesn't have a smell, isn't oily, can't find a thing wrong with it really. All the dogs just love the stuff. It's great because more of it is digested and there's actually LESS poo with this stuff than with most of the dog food out there these days.

Here's Eagle Pack's website.

They also have a product that is designed to help with food transitions. Here's a link to that. Holistic Transitions

Or heck...you may just need this one....Holistic Solution - designed to eliminate loose stool & upset stomach.

JESSY_RN2B · 01-14-2007, 08:15 AM

Kat, I recommend Life's Abundance. I am not sure if you have considered it or not?

Lucky's Mom · 01-14-2007, 08:19 AM

I recommend Wellness. My dogs love it & it gives them firm poop.

Good luck!

Gracie2006 · 01-14-2007, 08:25 AM

I mix Natural Balance, Ultra and Royal canin tiny puppy, and nothing but hard poops unless Gracie ate something she should not. I also find that a bit of yogurt every day also keeps her regular and prevents diarrhea.

01-13-2007, 10:14 PM	#1
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	I Want Firm Poop! I'm Serious! I want Firm Poop and I want it NOW! Chynna and Charlie Wont Firm up on Chicken Soup! Chynna is a Chinese Hairless Crested... She should and can eat the same diet as my Yorkies, they are all on Puppy. Charlie is a Ladrador Retriever, Who is now 6 1/2, so he is on an adult diet. I would like the three girls on the same food and Charlie has to have his own since he can't eat Puppy, he would be 300lbs is he did!!! lol Pixie and Paris have been on CS since day one and have semi firm to firm poops... I love the firm poops! If there is ever an accident in the house, I don't need a spoon to clean it up! Charlie has NEVER had a single accident in the house, thank God, it would be like HUGE! if he did! lol But 4 month old Chynna is NOT perfect in the potty dept... nor do I expect her to be at her age... but I would like the poop pate to go away! It sticks to every carpet fiber it touches!!! Its sooooo gross!And it can't be a good thing for either one of them all this mushy poo! ugh! So does anyone have any ideas??? __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

01-13-2007, 10:33 PM	#2
I Love Bailey I Love Angel too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northern Nevada Posts: 1,339	The only thing I can recommend is trying another brand. There are several for all life stages. I found Bailey really likes Natural Choice. She got sick over Thanksgiving weekend and I have had a terrible time finding a food she will eat that doesn't make her throw up or have loose stools. I also have her on lactobacillus to put the good cultures back in her system since she can't tolerate yogart or cottage cheese. The pet stores should have samples for you to try. The stores here have loaded me up with several brand samples to try. When I gave Bailey Solid Gold, she tried to roll in it but wouldn't eat it...whatever is that about? Good Luck __________________ Michele & Bailey Angel 7/06-9/12

01-13-2007, 10:39 PM	#3
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	lol, she must have thought it smelled great and would attract a hot guy! All us gals know that the way to a guys heart is through his stomach! She must have been feeling spry that day! lol My girls would not TOUCH solid gold, if thats the one in the reflective bags, I bought the pink bag it was like a disco bag, very shiny and prisim like.... it was WAY TO potent a smell for them I think... I know it was way to potent a smell for me! The neighbors cat LOVED IT!!!! She still cries at my door! NEVER feed a cat you don't want! I never thought of doing the sample thing! I should try that... Pixie and Paris do good with the natural ballance rolls, I have never feed the dry though. hmmmm. __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

01-13-2007, 10:41 PM	#4
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	Hi Kat, sorry to hear of your poopy woes. Try Canidae for all life stages.... it is a GREAT food and nice firm tootsie rolls. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

01-13-2007, 10:45 PM	#5
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	I really do hate to change foods on Pixie and Paris cause they are just fine on their food.... But Charlie and Chynna are not doing well on theirs... And Chynna and the girls do need to be on the same food since I free feed. And the girls will eat whatever she is eating out of sheer jealousy... thus the nature of a Yorkie! At least my two! lol And Chynna will eat whatever you give her... lol so they should all be pretty easy to convert... Pixie will be my tuff customer.. lol __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

01-13-2007, 10:47 PM	#7
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	Have they both been checked for parasites recently?? Also they both have moved into your home only recently, maybe it could be stress from change in environment or change in food from what they were previously eating?? Just some thoughts...

01-13-2007, 10:51 PM	#9
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	Yes, they both went to the vet their first week home. My guy did the new patient visits for 45 and included all the bloodwork and fecal in that for me... he and I are pretty close... He knew Charlie from 4 years ago and was thrilled to see him! __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

01-13-2007, 11:12 PM	#11
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	I just got a bag of Artemis and my 2 love it! I'm in the middle of the transition stage from Chicken Soup to Artemis; so I'm not 100% sure of the firmness of the poop. But at least it would be something to try. If you want me to send you a little baggie of it let me know. __________________ Kona Bernie

01-14-2007, 06:56 AM	#12
alpayton Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bowling Green KY Posts: 425	I feed all of my dogs, no matter the age, Eagle Pack Holistic Chicken & Rice Adult & Puppy Formula. I have never once had a problem with "non-firm" poo here. Might want to either give them a call for a sample or heck, let me know and I'll send you some to try if you'd like. Eagle Pack doesn't have a smell, isn't oily, can't find a thing wrong with it really. All the dogs just love the stuff. It's great because more of it is digested and there's actually LESS poo with this stuff than with most of the dog food out there these days. Here's Eagle Pack's website. They also have a product that is designed to help with food transitions. Here's a link to that. Holistic Transitions Or heck...you may just need this one....Holistic Solution - designed to eliminate loose stool & upset stomach. __________________ ~Amanda * Biewers: Armani & Titan Last edited by alpayton; 01-14-2007 at 07:01 AM.

01-14-2007, 08:15 AM	#13
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Kat, I recommend Life's Abundance. I am not sure if you have considered it or not? __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

01-14-2007, 08:19 AM	#14
Lucky's Mom And Lucy Too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,481	I recommend Wellness. My dogs love it & it gives them firm poop. Good luck! __________________ Jessica--mom to my furbabies-- Jasper & my angel in heaven Lucky-RIP

01-14-2007, 08:25 AM	#15
Gracie2006 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sequim, Wa Posts: 4,541	I mix Natural Balance, Ultra and Royal canin tiny puppy, and nothing but hard poops unless Gracie ate something she should not. I also find that a bit of yogurt every day also keeps her regular and prevents diarrhea. __________________ Gracie loves Bailey. Holly loves Tucker. Proud member of the YT Gracie Girls.