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Diarrhea in a puppy

Diarrhea in a puppy is impossible to predict. Also, it's not always possible to get qualified help right away. Therefore, it's important to figure out what to do at home if treatment for diarrhea in a puppy at a veterinary clinic is temporarily unavailable.

First aid for diarrhea in a puppy

If your puppy's diarrhea has recently started, you can try to help your pet yourself. Here are the first steps you should take:

  • Pour warm boiled water into a clean bowl for your pet (under no circumstances replace it with milk or other drinks);
  • To prevent infection from spreading, feces should be removed immediately and the litter tray and bedding should be thoroughly cleaned;
  • Do not feed the puppy until he begins to feel better, even if it takes more than a day;
  • Do not force the puppy to drink, as this may cause vomiting; if the puppy does not drink at all, insert an IV to prevent dehydration.

However, diarrhea that persists throughout the day may be the first sign of a serious infectious or bacterial disease. In this case, don't delay a visit to the veterinarian, although it's best to invite a specialist to your home first, so as not to exhaust your exhausted pet with a trip.

Unfortunately, diarrhea in puppies can't always be treated at home, so home treatment can be considered a way to alleviate the animal's condition until qualified help is available. Diarrhea is often accompanied by additional alarming symptoms. Let's discuss these.

If a puppy has severe diarrhea

Copious, watery stools lasting a day or more indicate the onset of acute diarrhea. Diarrhea in puppies, uncomplicated by other symptoms, is most often caused by transient or "one-off" factors:

  • Eating stale food;
  • Unusual food product;
  • Change of feed;
  • Teething;
  • Allergy;
  • Dysbacteriosis;
  • Colds.

My puppy has diarrhea - what to do?

Before treating your puppy for diarrhea, analyze your pet's diet, the amount and quality of food consumed the day before, and their behavior patterns. Only then should you take steps to alleviate the symptoms. It may be necessary to simply review the animal's diet. Treatment primarily involves first aid, as described above. General therapy is also necessary:

  • Taking absorbent agents;
  • With caution, you can offer herbal decoctions with astringent properties (St. John's wort, oak bark, sage and others that are useful for dogs);
  • If diarrhea occurs due to a change in food, it is better to abandon the transition or make it gradually;
  • If an allergen is identified, eliminate it from the pet’s life;
  • Probiotics and prebiotics prescribed by a doctor will help cure dysbacteriosis;
  • Colds accompanied by fever, coughing, and sneezing are often treated with injections of drugs such as Gamavit and cough mixtures such as Erespal (while the dog is provided with complete rest and a warm place).

Severe diarrhea in puppies lasting more than 2 days is a signal for a more detailed examination to detect serious diseases.

If a puppy has diarrhea with vomiting

What should you do if your puppy has diarrhea and vomiting simultaneously? Often, diarrhea accompanied by vomiting can indicate the presence of toxic substances and poisons in the body, as well as serious illnesses. A single episode of liquid discharge accompanied by vomiting can be caused by food consumed just beforehand.

Reasons

  • Regular overeating;
  • Eating too much fatty food;
  • Food poisoning from poor quality and stale food;
  • Poisoning by chemicals or drugs;
  • Swallowing a small part;
  • Reproduction of worms in the body (after eating, hiccups and vomiting are observed, and the pet often experiences sudden and rapid weight loss);

Causes of diarrhea and vomiting in puppies associated with the development of dangerous diseases:

Coronavirus and rotavirus infections Weak puppies show different temperature indicators: from low to high, the illness lasts for 7-10 days, after which the pet usually recovers
Parvovirus enteritis in a puppy A more severe disease that affects young puppies, a low temperature persists for 3 to 7 days, the weakened body does not accept either water or food; the disease often ends in death.
Infectious hepatitis Otherwise, adenovirus or adenovirus infection; the dog can suffer from symptoms of the disease for up to 2 weeks, the virus is characterized by a gradual enlargement of the liver and the formation of keratitis, the temperature throughout the entire period of the disease sometimes rises, sometimes falls

Treatment

First aid measures at home and a review of your pet's diet and nutritional status are essential. However, debilitating diarrhea and vomiting in puppies are often a pressing need to consult a veterinarian. This symptom can lead to severe inflammation of the stomach, liver, and intestines. A severe course of this serious illness can be fatal. Such prolonged and complicated diarrhea is accompanied by a significant loss of electrolytes, so immediate replenishment with intravenous saline solutions is essential.

  • Various types of poisoning will require gastric lavage and subsequent support of the body with special means recommended by a doctor.
  • He can also remove a small object stuck in the gastrointestinal tract during an appointment if it does not come out with the feces.
  • If a helminth infestation is suspected, several tests will be required to determine the type of parasite and prescribe appropriate treatment. The dog will need to undergo a course of antiparasitic medication under the owner's supervision and then undergo further testing.
  • For all types of viral infections, the main thing is to eliminate vomiting and diarrhea and support the body with additional vitamins and minerals.

Treatment will be prescribed by a doctor and will include anti-inflammatory and antiviral medications, and sometimes antibiotics. Sea buckthorn oil, which has astringent and enveloping properties, can also be taken 1 teaspoon daily (three times a day) to relieve diarrhea. Chamomile tea is effective against inflammation. Vomiting is treated with barium sulfate solution, reglan, and cerucal, administered intramuscularly.

If a puppy has bloody diarrhea

What should you do if your puppy has bloody diarrhea? In this case, it's best not to take any action on your own; instead, rush to the vet immediately. Blood in the stool may indicate mechanical damage to the stomach or intestines or inflammatory diseases of the internal organs.

Reasons

Damage to the intestinal or stomach walls from an accidentally swallowed object;

  • Gastrointestinal diseases;
  • Development of parasitic diseases in internal organs;
  • Chemical or drug poisoning;
  • Diarrhea with blood in the stool may be caused by bleeding in the colon;
  • Contagious viral infections that cause ulcers and erosions;
  • Hemorrhagic leptospirosis (parasites form in the kidneys and liver, damaging their blood vessels and also affecting the intestines).

Treatment

Treating the underlying causes of bloody diarrhea in a puppy is almost the same as treating diarrhea with vomiting. However, the first step is to stop the bleeding. Once an accurate diagnosis is made, treatment should begin immediately. If a serious illness is detected, a lengthy course of treatment with potent medications and restoratives will be necessary. Some gastrointestinal lesions, such as tumors and ulcers, may require surgery.

If a puppy has diarrhea with mucus

What should you do if your puppy has diarrhea with mucus? Mucus in a dog's stool most often appears along with vomiting and/or blood. However, diarrhea is often accompanied by copious mucus production without any other symptoms.

Reasons

  • Reaction to the use of a course of anthelmintic drugs in case of a large accumulation of parasites;
  • Inflammation of the colon, which is a symptom of other diseases;
  • Dysbacteriosis;
  • The presence of infectious inflammations - enteritis and the dangerous "distemper".

Treatment

Treatment methods for diarrhea with mucus in a puppy are basically the same as for other types of diarrhea, depending on the identified cause.

Diarrhea in a puppy after vaccination

Very often, puppies of any age and breed develop diarrhea after vaccination.

Reasons

  • The occurrence of any disease (usually a cold) or the presence of an intestinal disorder at the time of vaccination;
  • Failure to carry out mandatory deworming one week before vaccination;
  • Administration of a spoiled vaccine;
  • Contagious diseases in which diarrhea is complicated by other symptoms.

Treatment

If the veterinarian determines diarrhea is a normal reaction to the medication, only first aid aimed at relieving the symptom will be necessary. If the dog experiences temperature fluctuations, refusal to eat or drink, or general weakness and lethargy, an examination will be necessary to accurately diagnose and treat any underlying condition. The veterinarian will prescribe medications with instructions on the frequency and dosage.

If your puppy has "very smelly" diarrhea

Diarrhea almost always has a very unpleasant odor. But if it can be described as very foul or malodorous, it's most likely due to an underlying medical condition.

Reasons

  • Acute helminthic infestation;
  • Viral enteritis;
  • Exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver;
  • Salmonellosis (an infectious disease that also causes a fever in puppies; salmonella can be contracted from rodents and insects, as well as by eating meat scraps from infected livestock; if the disease becomes chronic, the puppy is at risk of developing pneumonia).

Treatment

What to do if the first three causes of foul-smelling diarrhea are detected was discussed earlier. A complex, contagious disease like salmonellosis will require very serious treatment after a full examination and bacterial culture confirming the diagnosis. General therapy will consist of a diet rich in micronutrients and vitamins. Early in the illness, the doctor will prescribe hyperimmune antitoxic serum and immunoglobulin, and later, antibiotics. Sulfa drugs are effective in eliminating diarrhea.

Yellow or green diarrhea in a puppy

Yellow and green diarrhea in puppies is the most troublesome. If its color isn't related to the food consumed the day before, it may indicate a serious illness.

Causes and treatment of "colored" diarrhea

  • Liquid feces often turn green due to the growth of putrefactive microflora. The puppy develops a fever and weakness. Antibiotics and immune-boosting medications are used to normalize the condition.
  • Bright yellow diarrhea most often occurs with liver problems. Jaundice, a common condition, is treated with medication under a doctor's supervision, often at a veterinary clinic.

Diarrhea in puppies of different ages

Next, we'll look at how to treat diarrhea in puppies depending on their age. After all, a newborn puppy and a six-month-old puppy will require different care.

Diarrhea in newborn puppies

What should you do if newborn puppies have diarrhea? The most common causes are:

  • The puppy does not tolerate its mother's breast milk at all or reacts to what she has eaten;
  • Allergy to artificial food;
  • Pathogenesis of Escherichia coli;
  • Staphylococcal or streptococcal infection.

How to treat?

Treatment of newborn puppies for diarrhea should only begin once the cause is understood.

  • If there are problems related to food, the feeding system needs to be reviewed and the food replaced.
  • For intestinal infections, antitoxic serum and antibiotics are prescribed. Staphylococci and streptococci affect various internal organs and entire organ systems. Treatment is comprehensive and involves a vitamin-rich diet and the use of antibiotics from various groups.

Diarrhea in newborn puppies is carefully treated with gentle medications. We'll discuss this further (in the section on medications).

Diarrhea in a 1 month old puppy

Diarrhea in a 1 month old puppy can be caused by:

  • Improper nutrition (inappropriate food, mixing of different ingredients);
  • Teething;
  • Presence of infection;
  • Parasite infestation.

What to do?

The diet is normalized. Infections are treated with gentle antiviral and antibiotic medications. Parasites are treated with careful deworming. Diarrhea is controlled with adsorbents.

Diarrhea in a 2 month old puppy

Diarrhea in a 2-month-old puppy can occur as a result of:

  • Overeating;
  • Unbalanced nutrition;
  • Presence of worms;
  • Infectious diseases.

Treatment of diarrhea in a 2-month-old puppy will be carried out using general therapy methods and medications suitable for each specific case.

Diarrhea in puppies aged 3, 4 months and older

At this age, the puppy is already becoming independent and actively interested in the world around them, which, under unfavorable conditions, can lead to infection, injury, and illness. Furthermore, at 3 months, or closer to 4 months, the puppy begins to shed teeth, which also causes diarrhea. Diarrhea in a 4-month-old puppy can be caused by the same reasons.

Treatment for diarrhea will depend on an accurate diagnosis. Adsorbents and medications such as smecta can be used to relieve the main symptoms.

Popular medications for diarrhea in puppies

What medications should I give my puppy for diarrhea? Diarrhea in puppies is treated at home using general therapy. The main treatment principles are antispasmodics to relieve pain (No-shpa, papaverine) and adsorbents to eliminate the underlying symptom. Popular medications for treating diarrhea in puppies include:

Activated carbon and enterosgel These harmless sorbents can be safely given to your pet to remove toxic substances. Enterosgel is gentler and more effective.
Smecta The medication is diluted in warm water and administered to the puppy using a syringe. Dosage depends on the dog's age and weight.
Levomycetin This is a powerful synthetic antibiotic that kills a wide range of microbes. A puppy can be given a single dose of a small tablet and given plenty of water to drink.
Enterofuril Small pets readily lap up the sweet syrup; in addition to relieving diarrhea, it also effectively fights intestinal infections.

The use of other potent drugs can only be done as prescribed by a veterinarian.

Feeding a puppy with diarrhea

What to feed a puppy with diarrhea? During the first hours and even days of diarrhea, food is completely excluded. After the diarrhea has subsided for a few hours, you can give your pet rice water. Chamomile or other herbal teas can be offered with caution. The following day, you can nourish your dog's body with fermented milk products, gradually introducing them into the diet.

Afterward, you can return to your pet's normal diet, eliminating fatty and low-quality foods. Avoid giving your pet milk until the diarrhea symptoms have completely resolved. If your puppy refuses to eat, don't force-feed it: fasting will only be beneficial. However, ignoring fluid intake will require a course of IV fluids to prevent dehydration. By providing first aid to your pet with diarrhea and following all veterinarian instructions promptly and correctly, you can prevent infectious complications and even death.

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  • Good evening, we have a 2.5 month old shepherd puppy, she has had her second vaccination and she has had diarrhea for three days. We've been giving her a minute, but the diarrhea doesn't go away. What should we do?

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  • Hello! My dachshund puppy is one month old. We picked him up from a family vacation. He's unvaccinated, and neither are his parents. We don't know what the puppies were fed before. After we got him, we started him on Pedigree for puppies (wet) and some soaked dry food. Everything was fine: he's active, in a good mood, and has a normal appetite. He started having diarrhea last night (normal brown color).
    As I understand it, this is due to a change in diet. If I give her phytoflora, will it help?
    They gave me a pill for worms.

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    • Hello! Why did you take such a young puppy? Usually, it's time to take him closer to 8 weeks old; these puppies are better socialized and already eat on their own. It's possible the puppy was still "eating" from his mother, but was being fed natural food (not kibble), which could be causing the digestive issues. As a tip, switch to a better quality Pedigree food (Pedigree has recently become almost as good as Whiskas or Kitekat). Give him Fortiflora. Feed him only wet food for now. Don't soak dry food at all; just give him plenty of clean water. Have you checked his body temperature?

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  • Hello, we have a 4-month-old German Shepherd. We dewormed her for 1.5 months before her vaccinations, and everything was fine. We fed her homemade food (we cooked it specially for her). Two weeks ago, we switched her to Brit dry puppy food, and her stool immediately changed. At first, it was slightly normal, but then she developed green diarrhea. She doesn't refuse food and is very active. What could this be?

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    • Hello! Did you suddenly change your pet's diet? Is it possible that your pet is still eating natural food (or is someone feeding it table scraps) in addition to commercial food? Are there gas bubbles in the loose stool? You should get a bacterial culture of the intestinal mucosa and titration of the isolated pathogenic microflora to antibiotics. Have you tried adding the probiotic supplement Fortiflora? Dysbacteriosis may be caused by the sudden change in diet, so the intestines need to be repopulated with beneficial microflora. Pay close attention to your pet's diet.

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  • Hello, my dachshund is in the 2nd place. She has light, foul-smelling diarrhea, but it doesn't taste like water. She ate this morning, and in the evening she asked what to do.

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    • Hello! Is your puppy unvaccinated? Has it been dewormed? Your pet needs to be examined by a veterinarian and have a blood chemistry test (light-colored stools may indicate liver disease). However, at such a young age, a puppy is susceptible to infectious diseases. Delaying this step could cost the puppy its life.

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  • Hello. My puppy is 4 months old. Today she started having diarrhea. I'm in another city and I don't know how she is. I only know that she's weak. Her parents gave her loperamide. What do you advise me to do?

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    • Hello! Well, first, we need to determine whether the puppy has been vaccinated and dewormed. What was the puppy fed in the 24 hours before the diarrhea started? Rule out food poisoning or an indigestion caused by an improperly chosen diet. A fasting diet should be given for 12-18 hours, fluids should be unlimited, activated charcoal, smecta, and prebiotics should be added (Fortiflora is good). If, in addition to diarrhea, vomiting or a high fever occurs, rush to the vet and rule out infectious diseases, which require specific serums and antibiotics.

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  • Hello! My Labrador is only 4 months old, and has been on holistic nutrition for 2 months. There have been no problems. We dewormed him before his vaccinations. He's been out for 3 weeks now. He had diarrhea a couple of times and ate a little less, but he still ate. He was fine after that, so we reduced his portions. For the last 2 days, he's had diarrhea—loose, loose, dark brown stools, no mucus. He had it about 6 times yesterday. His appetite is normal, so we reduced his portions. This morning, he refused to eat, but he's not lethargic and is quite active. Could it be teething? What should I do?

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    • Hello! What kind of food? What was used to treat the parasites (medication, and how long ago was that)? Is anyone feeding him from the table out of pity? Take his temperature. He needs to be taken to the vet for a blood test. It's possible his digestion is too sensitive. Labradors are very allergic, including to food. So, check the food. Maybe you should start with a line for sensitive digestion. A growing animal shouldn't be restricted in food (a growing animal can be fasted for 12 hours, maximum 24 hours). To prevent dehydration, give rehydron, Vetom 1:1. Chamomile tea can be given for a few more days. Add Fortiflora (a probiotic) to the food. If it becomes too thin, add smecta. But still, don't take any risks and take him in for an in-person examination.

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  • Hello.
    A two-week-old corgi puppy. His mother has very little milk, so I'm supplementing with goat milk. Today he started having foul-smelling, runny, whitish diarrhea. He's feeling unwell and just lying there. I gave him a subcutaneous injection of glucose and Gamavit, and added a little Enterosgel and Vitom. What should I do?

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    • Hello! You don't need to inject Gamavit; it can cause harm to the animal (read the ingredients, and it's better to evaluate the concentration of the "beneficial" ingredient). Don't give goat's or cow's milk—they're fatty. Almost all pet food stores now carry a milk replacer. It has an ideal composition. Ideally, take the puppy to the clinic; an IV may be needed, and detoxification (like an antitoxin) should be performed. Give rehydron to restore the water-salt balance (but give only a little at a time, using a syringe without a needle, literally 1 ml, but often—every 15-20 minutes). Smecta can help relieve diarrhea (dilute everything according to the instructions, but give only a tiny amount—also approximately 0.5-1 ml). However, an in-person visit or a home visit by the doctor is best.

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  • Hello. We bought a French bulldog puppy with a pedigree, but the owner hasn't had her vaccinated, only once. The puppy is 2.5 months old and has been with us for two weeks now. We feed Royal Conin Junior for small dogs. We give food four times a day. The water is always clean (we get it from a cooler), as regular water contains a lot of lime. The last time we feed is at 8 p.m. I'm concerned that Gabby can only pass sausage during the day, and then her stool is more runny in the evening, and even later it's completely liquid. We tried mixed feeding, but the picture is the same: normal during the day, liquid in the evening. We wanted to deworm her before vaccinations, but I'm afraid she might develop diarrhea. Please respond, tell me what to do and how to feed her; maybe change the water? Help me figure this out.

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    • Hello! Water has nothing to do with it. Don't mix food (either natural or commercial). Definitely eliminate parasites. Give Smecta if the stool is very loose, but it shouldn't be (except perhaps during the first 24 hours, when the parasites are being "evacuated" from the intestines). Delaying deworming, and then vaccinations, will make things much worse (the cat's colostral immunity has already depleted; it needs its own).

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  • Hello, we got a puppy who's less than two weeks old. This is our first puppy, and he's almost three months old. We fed him soup with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, beef, buckwheat, milk, cottage cheese, boiled fish, rolled oats, and apples, along with dry food and treats. Today, he had what looked like diarrhea. What should we do?

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    • Hello! Have you dewormed your dog? Have you had vaccinations? Why mix natural food and commercial dry food in your diet? Choose one over the other. If you choose natural food, supplement with vitamins and minerals. A 12-hour fast, chamomile tea or Vetom 1.1 instead of water, white charcoal/enterosgel, and smecta are the bare minimum needed to stop diarrhea caused by improper feeding. If the cause is an infection, specific treatment will be required.

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  • Please tell me, my 10 day old husky puppy has diarrhea, his mother refused to feed him, how can I feed him at home and stop the diarrhea?

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    • Hello! Purchase a special formula from a veterinary pharmacy—a milk replacer for dogs (brand Beaphar)—and feed it yourself. For now, treat diarrhea with baby milk replacer (smecta) and Enterosgel, plus probiotics. Avoid feeding cow's milk or other store-bought milk, infant formula, raw eggs, or other products based on the "advice" of experienced feeders. There is a special formula available, and it's perfect for feeding puppies.

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  • D.N., my puppy is turning 4 months old. He's had severe diarrhea for three days now. The first day there were even blisters. I gave him Enterofuril for a day, but it didn't help much. I've been giving him Laperamide for two days now, but the diarrhea continues. I don't know if it's from the new bag of food. I'm giving him Royal Conin for puppies. The first bag was the same, but nothing happened. It could be teething or an infection. The puppy is active, doesn't vomit, but is already tired and weaker, and drinks water. What is this? What should we do? We have a Basset Hound?

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    • Hello! They didn't mention vaccinations or deworming. They didn't take her temperature either. A stool culture would be helpful to rule out a bacterial infection. If your pet is exhausted and tired, with constant loose stools, they need IVs! Now give them small, frequent doses of Regidron to restore their fluid and electrolyte balance. And see a vet immediately. Enterofuril alone won't do the trick.

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  • HELLO, I HAVE A TOY TERRIER PUPPY, HE WILL BE TWO MONTHS OLD. We dewormed her when she was a month old, everything was fine, she was active, you could even say too much, but this Saturday she refused to eat and started burping a little, and then she had diarrhea, and such a fountain, we started giving her polysorb, the vomiting almost went away and later we gave her a small part of motilak, and she got better, the vomiting went away and she started drinking well and even tried to eat a little rice porridge. But the diarrhea still did not go away, and this worries my husband and me very much. WE ARE A VETERINARY PHARMACY ON THE WEEKEND AND WE HAVE BEEN LIVING HERE FOR A LITTLE TIME, WE DON'T KNOW EVERYTHING YET.

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    • Hello! Why did you deworm the puppy at one month? How many puppies are you having? Getting a one-month-old puppy is a huge mistake! Such puppies don't socialize well and need another mother. Did you deworm them with what medication, and only once, or did you follow the instructions and do it twice? Was the puppy vaccinated (is it the right age for it)? Did you take its temperature? You don't need a veterinary pharmacy; you need a clinic for an examination. Infectious diseases must be ruled out, as well as gastrointestinal inflammation (possibly caused by a sudden change in diet, stress, overdose of a certain medication, etc.).

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  • Hello! My dog ​​just gave birth, and the puppies are already 10 days old. I don't like their poop. I don't see them pooping at all, their bedding is clean, but she licks it constantly and won't leave their side. Their bellies were bloated, and when I massaged them, they were gassy. I gave them a chamomile enema, and one of them passed salami-like poop, while the other had mucus with yellow grains in it. The puppies are sucking well and are gaining 70 grams every day. What could this be? I started giving the one with the mucus a course of Linex and Smecta.

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    • Hello! Don't interfere in the affairs of a mother who has just given birth! When she licks her puppies, she massages their tummies, squeezing out the intestinal contents and licking them off (that's why you can't see the feces). What enema? How much and what did you give them? Why? Do you have children? If so, think about how a baby empties its bowels during the first month and what's in its stool. If you don't have children, ask those who do. They'll tell you about grains in a baby's stool and that it's NORMAL. Round bellies in puppies are also normal; they're all pot-bellied. Review what you're feeding the mother dog. And don't bother the puppies! You're making things even worse. Sure, they eat, they gain weight, but they're not worried or whining. Stop giving enemas (otherwise, in the future, the puppies will stop pooping on their own altogether, the reflex will “switch off” and the intestines will get used to being stimulated from the outside), and give medications without consulting a veterinarian!

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  • They also really love swimming in the pond. Are the plants growing in the pond harmful to them? When they swim, they get the plants in their eyes and mouths? Thanks for the recommendations, you're a great expert!

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    • Just keep an eye on their eyes to prevent conjunctivitis. As for the plants, I don't know what exactly grows in the pond. But most likely, there's no danger. Just make sure the water isn't blooming or green to avoid high bacterial counts. Otherwise, let them frolic in good health (as long as they're dewormed and vaccinated); creating sterile conditions for animals is foolish. Right now, your puppies are kids; they're exploring the world and frolicking.

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    • Thank you for your complete and clear answer)))

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  • Hello, Daria, I'm also interested in this question. Our German Shepherds (VEO) still haven't gotten their ears to stand up. They're four months old, as I mentioned earlier, and they seem to be getting ready, but they're still not doing it. Maybe something needs to be done, maybe there's some help, or maybe it's not the right time yet? Please advise, thank you so much.

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    • Hello! What are you feeding her? My friend's German shepherd also had trouble getting her ears erect. I introduced low-fat dairy products (but not completely fat-free) into her diet, and also started giving her fish oil, and her cartilage gradually strengthened. Don't rub her ears with your hands. As a result, one of her ears stood up at about 5 months, and the other only after 9 months. She changed her diet when she was 4 months old. So, be careful what you feed her.

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  • Hello, we have two 4-month-old East European Shepherd puppies. They are very playful and active, drink water well, but are picky eaters. Recently, their stool has become a little runny, and I don't understand what's wrong. They approach the food bowl, sniff it, and then move on. Could you please tell me if there are any medications I can give to increase their appetite? Thank you.

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    • Hello! Have you dewormed your puppies? What are you feeding them? Have you changed their diet? Maybe they don't like the food. There's no need to give them anything to stimulate their appetite. Start with deworming and balancing their diet. Believe me, hungry and healthy puppies will eat everything, and they don't need any vitamins or supplements. Perhaps food should always be freely available?

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  • Hello, my puppy will be two months old on June 27th and has had diarrhea for the second day. The breed is Yorick. What should I do? Help?

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    • Hello! Get to the vet right away! It's important to rule out infectious and invasive diseases (especially since this is the most susceptible age). They probably haven't dewormed or vaccinated your pet yet, but you're already carrying it outside and letting it out of your hands. Another important point: how long have you had your pet and what does it eat?

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  • Good evening! We adopted a 1.5-month-old husky puppy. He has a great appetite and eats buckwheat and beef. He doesn't seem to have diarrhea, but his stool is a bit loose. What should we do?

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    • Hello! Why did you get such a small puppy? It's best to get a puppy after two months of age, when they're more receptive to socialization. What did the puppy's previous owners feed it? Perhaps a sudden change in diet caused the digestive upset. Ask the previous owners what they fed it and how. Currently, the puppy is on a 12-hour fast (no more!!!!), with clean water, chamomile infusion, or Vetom 1:1 available freely. White charcoal (1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight) should be taken one hour before or after meals or other medications (3-4 times a day). Give probiotics or prebiotics (they're widely available, it all depends on your budget). You can also deworm it (there are medications that can be given from 6 weeks of age). Monitor your pet's condition for another 24 hours, taking its temperature. If the animal gets worse, run to the doctor (at an age when the immune system cannot yet fully resist infection, especially if the mother has not been vaccinated).

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  • Hello, we've had a three-month-old Chihuahua puppy for a month now, and he's had occasional stomach issues. He rumbles loudly, has a drop of mucus at the end of his bowel movements, and occasionally has diarrhea (not severe, just more runny than usual). We initially fed him dry food (the same as the breeder recommended), soaked in water, then switched to dry and natural food—buckwheat porridge with boiled chicken breast. Over the past week, we've noticed he's refusing to eat, and he's reluctant to eat after much coaxing. We give him Forti Flora when he's feeling ill. What could be causing this? Thank you so much for your reply!

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    • Hello! Your pet needs to be examined, including for bacterial infections and protozoa. Even if your puppy has dysbacteriosis, you can still help with Forti Flora alone. Specific therapy (serums, antibiotics, anthelmintics) may be required. Does the stool have a strong odor? Is the stool foamy? Don't mix commercial and natural food—choose one over the other. What kind of food are you feeding? Not a cheap, budget-friendly one? Have you tried a 12-hour fast with free access to water, charcoal, probiotics, or switching to food for animals with sensitive digestion? In any case, consult your veterinarian for an IN-PERSON examination.

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    • Are you sick or something? Chishek should absolutely not be fed anything with cooked chicken. Only good chicken food. Buy good probiotics, cook some rice, and switch your dog to Duo Delise, chicken or beef flavor. You'll see immediate changes, and your dog will be happy.

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  • Hello!!!
    Our puppy is 2 months old, mini Chihuahua…..
    Can I give smecta for diarrhea and how much?
    We took him in on the second day and he started wearing diarrhea. He eats dry food slightly moistened with water.

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    • Hello! It sounds more like a digestive issue due to a sudden change in diet. You might be feeding your puppy differently than before weaning. What brand of food are you feeding him? You can give him smecta for diarrhea (there are special baby formulas), but such a small body requires very little (dilute as directed and give about half a teaspoon at a time). Ask the previous owner what exactly they were feeding the puppy, and see if you're feeding him different foods.

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    • Buy good probiotics and take them according to the instructions. Cook some rice for your little one, or better yet, switch him to a duo deli with chicken or beef.

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  • Hello, we adopted a two-month-old German Shepherd puppy. Diarrhea started on the third day and has been going on for two days now. The vet recommended Mezim Forte over the phone. As I understand it, Mezim didn't help. I bought Enterofuril at the pharmacy and added the powder to his wet food that evening. In the morning, diarrhea returned. I added two more capsules. If the situation doesn't improve, should I take him to the vet? Even though the puppy always drinks water and plays after eating, even if he eats little. Maybe they changed the food? I don't understand the cause of the diarrhea. The previous owners fed him porridge cooked with beef bones. Maybe I'm giving him wet food too much? I also add the food to rice or buckwheat for flavor. But he eats well. Please give me some advice! How can I figure out the real cause? Thank you!

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    • Hello! The doctor won't immediately pinpoint the true cause, even after an in-person examination. Be sure to take your puppy in for an in-person examination so they can help. It could also be a reaction to a change in feeding. Advice: Don't mix natural food and commercial food. It's either one or the other. Avoid feeding too much liquid. A 2-month-old puppy can already eat normal food: cereal, cottage cheese, vegetables, and meat. AS A RECOMMENDATION:
      You can do a 12-hour fast (remove all food, but allow plenty of fluids). Replace water with chamomile tea or Vetom (1 sachet per half liter of water). White charcoal (1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight, three times a day for no more than 5 days, one hour before or after feeding or other medications), Emprobio or Hilak (up to a week), Katozal intramuscularly, and Verakol intramuscularly according to the instructions. However, this is only suitable for digestive problems due to poor nutrition (sudden changes in diet). Ideally, deworm the parasites, then vaccinate according to the vaccination schedule. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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  • Hello, we have a Husky girl who has had diarrhea for two days now, first with porridge, now with water only. We gave her activated charcoal, she drinks water and doesn't refuse to eat. Before this, we fed her rice with minced chicken, diluted with milk, no fever, 38.5
    At first he even vomited, but now he doesn't vomit and there's no way to go to the vet, we live in the countryside.

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    • Hello! Why are you feeding them this? Milk is not recommended for dogs at all. Ground meat is also not allowed, and judging by your description, you've stuffed everything into one bowl. This is improper feeding. Learn how and what to feed dogs properly.
      Now you need to put your pet on a 12-hour fast, no food, only freely available water (chamomile tea is best). Ideally, keep the chamomile tea or Vetom solution (1 sachet per 0.5 liters of water) for drinking for 7-10 days. Give charcoal at a rate of 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight 3 times a day one hour before meals or other medications. Emprobio/Hilak to restore microflora, Katozal intramuscularly, Verakol intramuscularly (0.7 ml twice a day for up to 10 days). And most importantly, TRANSITION TO A NORMAL FEEDING. Either super-premium or holistic commercial pet food, or maintain the entire treatment course on rice or buckwheat porridge. Beef and rabbit are acceptable, but no poultry. Meat should be thoroughly cooked only. Take your pet to the vet for an in-person examination. The recommended treatment plan is suitable for digestive problems caused by improper feeding. If the cause is an infectious or parasitic disease, or an inflammatory process in the gastrointestinal tract, the treatment plan will be different (and every day of delay will worsen the condition).

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  • My puppy is one week old. He came to us because he was orphaned. We were feeding him as a baby, but yesterday we learned that he needed to be fed milk and egg. We gradually changed his food throughout the day. This evening, he started having diarrhea. I stopped feeding him. He's not drinking any water. What should I do?

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    • Hello! Who told you to feed milk and eggs? Cow's milk is not suitable for feeding a puppy. Raw eggs are always risky (especially for a baby). The puppy should be fed only with mother's milk replacer (available at veterinary pharmacies or pet stores). It has a balanced composition: fats, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. Alternatively, find a nursing mother and ask the owner to nurse the puppy. Give boiled water through a syringe, without the needle. However, in this situation, it's better to replace the water with herbal infusions (chamomile has an anti-inflammatory effect, oak bark has an astringent effect) or special solutions for diarrhea (Vetom, Regidron, and similar products). Give little and often. Use white charcoal, emprobio, hilak, lactobacterin, and bifidumbacterin. The puppy will need to restore its microflora. And feed only with milk replacer for dogs!

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  • Hello! I have a Caucasian Shepherd puppy. He's 6 weeks old. Previously, he only ate porridge with milk (he mostly drinks milk from it; he doesn't eat Royal Canin Starter very well). I read that Caucasian Shepherds are the only breed that produces lactose and digests milk their entire lives. I gave him Procox and am preparing him for vaccination. (Some idiot breeders sold our neighbors a month-old, unvaccinated puppy; we got him because the new owners "couldn't handle it"). The first day after Procox, his stool became looser, but that seemed to normalize. Now, on the fourth day, he has diarrhea with mucus and undigested porridge. I gave him Nifuroxazide (the same as Enterofuril) and a quarter of a bottle of Levomycetin. He hasn't vomited. He's active and runs around in the snow in the yard. I won't feed him now. I'll give him rice water in the morning. What should I do next? How do we give him water if he doesn't drink much water and is gorging himself on milk? We give him water with a syringe, and he spits it out.

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  • Hello, my AmStaff puppy is 4 months old. We gave him deworming at the vet five days ago. On the fourth day, he started eating poorly and had diarrhea. On the sixth day, he's spitting up light brown water, running around, and occasionally eating, but poorly. We gave him some boiled pike perch, which he ate. He's drinking water. Today I gave him 1.5 teaspoons of Enterosgel. He won't be seeing the vet until the 17th. What should I do?

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    • Hello! Why couldn't you get to the vet sooner? Enterosgel alone won't do. Infectious diseases need to be ruled out. Has your puppy at least been vaccinated? Or was deworming done in preparation for the shots? What exactly did you deworm them with? How is the puppy feeling overall? Has the temperature risen or, conversely, remained low? Is there vomiting? Has behavior changed? The animal needs to be examined. The doctor may prescribe antibiotics, a metabolism booster, smecta-like medications, and possibly IV fluids (detoxifying, maintaining, and restoring fluid and electrolyte balance). Could the puppy have picked up something from the ground outside and eaten it? Poisoning also needs to be ruled out.

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