Max has liquid poop- what do I do?

LauraJav · 02-03-2013, 03:58 PM

Max is 13 weeks, he has been drinking much less than normal (he usually drank tons) yesterday and today his poop is often and liquid. What should I do?

doggiedad · 02-03-2013, 04:02 PM

Vet first. post 2nd. when you go to the Vet take
a stool and urine sample.

MichaelE · 02-03-2013, 04:09 PM

Did you worm him at 12 weeks? Chicken and rice is good for this and so is Pepto-Bismol.

I would find out the 'why' first though. If you haven't wormed Max probably has a nasty worm or two screwing with his intestines.

Jag · 02-03-2013, 04:24 PM

Even if he was wormed... eggs have a way of hanging out and so worms can still be an issue. Vet with stool, or they can get stool from him there. If you do take stool... take some from each 'pile' so if it is worms or an infection they have a better shot at catching it.

msvette2u · 02-03-2013, 04:25 PM

Any puppy with diarrhea needs to have PARVO ruled out.
A vet can do that.

LauraJav · 02-03-2013, 04:58 PM

He was at vet last week and cleared of all worms. (He was dewormed before as well)
Obviously IF my vet were open I'd take him- so thanks for that. I was looking for ideas for NOW. I will try the chicken and rice- thank you.

doggiedad · 02-03-2013, 05:15 PM

it's obvious to you because you wrote it. read your post.
if someone else wrote that and you read it what advise
would you give them?

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Originally Posted by LauraJav

Max is 13 weeks, he has been drinking much less than normal (he usually drank tons) yesterday and today his poop is often and liquid. What should I do?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LauraJav

He was at vet last week and cleared of all worms. (He was dewormed before as well)

>>>> Obviously IF my vet were open I'd take him<<<<

- so thanks for that. I was looking for ideas for NOW. I will try the chicken and rice- thank you.

MichaelE · 02-03-2013, 05:22 PM

Cut the chicken into small peices. You want it to flavor the rice so he'll eat it. It's not so much for the chicken itself.

Karma6577 · 02-03-2013, 05:23 PM

I would with hold food for 24 hours and give his intestines time to relax. Does he have an appetite? And if his poo is liquid is there blood or mucus in it? If so I would go to the doctor first thing in the morning. Good luck

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LauraJav · 02-03-2013, 05:36 PM

True- sorry- I'll try to explain more in my posts.

My parents were over the other day- I hope they didn't give him any table food.

His appetite is fine...he seems fine- if not a little nicer- lol
Just had 2 liquid poops today and 1 yesterday.
Will definately call my vet tomorrow- was just concerned because he's still a baby.
And his water intake is less than normal-but he's still drinking.

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LauraJav Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 152	Max has liquid poop- what do I do? Max is 13 weeks, he has been drinking much less than normal (he usually drank tons) yesterday and today his poop is often and liquid. What should I do?

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doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 12,735	Vet first. post 2nd. when you go to the Vet take a stool and urine sample. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

02-03-2013, 04:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
MichaelE Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,181	Did you worm him at 12 weeks? Chicken and rice is good for this and so is Pepto-Bismol. I would find out the 'why' first though. If you haven't wormed Max probably has a nasty worm or two screwing with his intestines. __________________ Bear, Anna, Molly, Ossie, and The Countess Lisl von Schlaf An Unhappy German is a Sour Kraut!

02-03-2013, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	Even if he was wormed... eggs have a way of hanging out and so worms can still be an issue. Vet with stool, or they can get stool from him there. If you do take stool... take some from each 'pile' so if it is worms or an infection they have a better shot at catching it. __________________ Wrath of Grim z Dragon "Mr. Grim"- Threaten my handler. I dare you.

02-03-2013, 05:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
MichaelE Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,181	Cut the chicken into small peices. You want it to flavor the rice so he'll eat it. It's not so much for the chicken itself. __________________ Bear, Anna, Molly, Ossie, and The Countess Lisl von Schlaf An Unhappy German is a Sour Kraut!

02-03-2013, 04:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
msvette2u Banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Beautiful Pacific NW Posts: 11,005	Any puppy with diarrhea needs to have PARVO ruled out. A vet can do that.

02-03-2013, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
LauraJav Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 152	He was at vet last week and cleared of all worms. (He was dewormed before as well) Obviously IF my vet were open I'd take him- so thanks for that. I was looking for ideas for NOW. I will try the chicken and rice- thank you.

02-03-2013, 05:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Karma6577 Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City MO Posts: 136	Max has liquid poop- what do I do? I would with hold food for 24 hours and give his intestines time to relax. Does he have an appetite? And if his poo is liquid is there blood or mucus in it? If so I would go to the doctor first thing in the morning. Good luck Sent from Petguide.com Free App

02-03-2013, 05:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
LauraJav Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 152	True- sorry- I'll try to explain more in my posts. My parents were over the other day- I hope they didn't give him any table food. His appetite is fine...he seems fine- if not a little nicer- lol Just had 2 liquid poops today and 1 yesterday. Will definately call my vet tomorrow- was just concerned because he's still a baby. And his water intake is less than normal-but he's still drinking.

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