Pup with diarrhea

My vet told me that ground meat/rice have absolutely no nutritional value, so that, to me would be a bad thing for them to feed(the turkey/rice combo).
I was also told that wet dog food causes less loose stools than dry-if they're feeding that already tell them to try that.
I can't believe they haven't given your brother anything to stop the runny stools by now-ridiculous.
Also, make sure the puppy is getting plenty of water to fend off dehydration.

 

I got a pup once from a BYB in a backyard kennel type situation. The diarrrhea went on and on. It wasn't until they actually took a stool sample and sent it off to be tested that they discovered Coccida was the culprit. If this vet won't test the stool, I would take a sample to another vet. I would almost bet this is the problem with this puppy. We had our pup on TOTW too. As soon as we got the meds for the infection, the diarrhea cleared right up.

 

I would take the pup to a different vet if possible. I've gone through parvo twice with "vaccinated" pups, so if it were me, I'd have the parvo test done. I would also get in a fresh fecal sample. It's O.K. if the sample sits in the fridge overnight, but 2 days is too long. The vet could have stuck a gloved finger you-know-where and gotten a smear, but apparently that was too much trouble(?). I'm sure all vets are closed tomorrow, and maybe even till monday (ours is), so you may want to have the pup seen today by someone else. Sometimes it's best to withhold food alltogether for 24 hours, being sure there is plenty of fresh water available. Chicken broth is O.K. - lots of fluids are really important - dehydration is the enemy with diarrhea. I hope it all works out...what a crappy time to have to deal with this!!

 

I would find a different vet you like and have them run a fecal sample. Coccidia is really common in pups and definitely can cause diarrhea. Giardia does too. Hookworms & whipworms can cause diarrhea. Tapeworms can be seen, but don't usually cause diarrhea. Roundworms can cause diarrhea, but often don't. If the fecal is negative- it may be bacterial issue (like clostridia), or a food allergy/intolerance. First step in puppy diarrhea diagnostics is almost always a fecal. If a client can't afford a fecal or did not bring one to the exam- many vets will go ahead and treat with a combo of meds to "get" most possibilities. Many will also want to do a parvo test if the diarrhea is severe, or if vomiting is happening- even if the puppy is partially through a vaccine series. Rice/ground turkey is FINE for a short period of time as a bland carb/protein combo. It is not a balanced ration for long term feeding- but short term it is FINE. Rice/chicken or Rice/turkey or Rice/cottage cheese is a SUPER common home made food recommendation for dogs recovering from diarrhea, vomiting, GI surgery ect.

 

If the pup hasn't been wormed for roundworms, best to do that as well. Most pups have roundworms.

 

BE careful and if the stool has blood in it or has a "metallic" smell - might be parvo - and at a young age they can still get. My guess is there might be worms as well. There is also stress of a new home - food transition etc. My vet always suggests canned pumpkin for diahrea - but really the beef and rice things will "plug" it up perfectly and calm its stomach if it is simply food change or nerves

 

We found a puppy abandoned in a park. It's belly was so distended from worms. You can use nemex for worming and it is not too rough on them. He then of course had diarrhea. Our vet had us use pepto as well to stop the diarrhea as that will quickly kill puppies. Make sure he has plenty of water. good luck
sharon

 

Quote:That IS frustrating! My parvo pup acted almost like a normal puppy - played w/the other dogs, ate A LOT of grass, etc., and slept a lot. But as soon as I saw a tiny streak of blood in his vomit, I took him to the vet, and they found a "light" positive for parvo. This was the 2nd opinion. The 1st vet that saw him (young, inexperienced) thought he might have a blockage, and was ready to schedule SURGERY(!) to explore, when my usual vet (at the same office) overheard and suggested the parvo test. I thank the powers that be for good doctors!!!