Diarrhea, no other symptoms

[msvette2u]

deworm naturally with "food-grade" DE (diatamacious earth)...mix in food or plain yogurt or pumpkin. This will kill and eliminate parasites

I have read that this doesn't always get worms, and they spend some time in the lungs so it couldn't get those.
Thing is - coccidia and giardia can take a huge toll on the body - you'll want to go to the vet for proper medications for those, veterinarians aren't all evil

[GatorBytes]

Originally Posted by msvette2u

I have read that this doesn't always get worms, and they spend some time in the lungs so it couldn't get those.
Thing is - coccidia and giardia can take a huge toll on the body - you'll want to go to the vet for proper medications for those, veterinarians aren't all evil

That goes for medications too. The problem w/giardia is the hard cyst stage the protects them that meds. cannot penetrate. DE, can cut through these and the body disposes

What worms spend time in the lungs - flukes?
Giardia can live in the dog w/o causing distress, it's when the dog gets out of balance they proliferate...such as medications imparing the immune system.

You know the body has an ability to recognize and deal with foreign organisms.

OP - Also note, when you make a diet change try adding a digestive enzymes, this will help transition AND will break down the food (hydrolize), so there is less stress on the liver and pancreas. Also reduces inflammation in the body and nutrients are better assimalated. The change in diet/diarrhea may be related to the fat.

My dog has had many bouts of diarrhea and hasn't had a drug since Aug. 2008

[Miasmommy]

Originally Posted by GatorBytes

That goes for medications too. The problem w/giardia is the hard cyst stage the protects them that meds. cannot penetrate. DE, can cut through these and the body disposes

What worms spend time in the lungs - flukes?
Giardia can live in the dog w/o causing distress, it's when the dog gets out of balance they proliferate...such as medications imparing the immune system.

You know the body has an ability to recognize and deal with foreign organisms.

OP - Also note, when you make a diet change try adding a digestive enzymes, this will help transition AND will break down the food (hydrolize), so there is less stress on the liver and pancreas. Also reduces inflammation in the body and nutrients are better assimalated. The change in diet/diarrhea may be related to the fat.

My dog has had many bouts of diarrhea and hasn't had a drug since Aug. 2008

She's got a vet appointment on Monday, but I had someone pm and ask about the protein difference in the food and there is more protein in what I am trying to introduce to her, so maybe it was too much for her system. She's going on the bland diet over this weekend until she can get to the vet.

[GatorBytes]

Originally Posted by Miasmommy

She's got a vet appointment on Monday, but I had someone pm and ask about the protein difference in the food and there is more protein in what I am trying to introduce to her, so maybe it was too much for her system. She's going on the bland diet over this weekend until she can get to the vet.

Well dogs are inherant protein eaters. This myth about too much protien was likely started by Ralston Purina himself so he could sell floor sweepings as dog food.

If your dog cannot digest protien, then that is do to an enzyme deficiency and/or an a gut that is too alkaline - dogs stomach should be 6.5. Carbohydrate diets alkalize the gut - this leads to the proliferation of microbes and bacteria and diarrhea.
The senistive tummy issue is because of eating denatured food that is devoid of enzymes and essential amino acids.

Pancreatin d-zymes will assist in protein and fat metabolism

[Miasmommy]

Well, if anyone is still reading this, Mia was put on the bland diet for 2 and a half days and yesterday evening had no runny mess. This morning, everything was solid and looked normal, so I'm going to re-introduce her old food. She IS still going to the vet because it's just that time of year and I'm still going to ask questions, but I think she might have just had a problem with that food.

It's alright to have the dogs on two different brands, I suppose. The food she's on right now, my dad's two golden retrievers were on and they both lived long lives (one was 14 and one was 16), so maybe it's not all bad I'm just glad to have two days of not having to bust out the swiffer

[msvette2u]

What worms spend time in the lungs - flukes?

Study the life-cycle of roundworms

[huntergreen]

Originally Posted by Miasmommy

Well, if anyone is still reading this, Mia was put on the bland diet for 2 and a half days and yesterday evening had no runny mess. This morning, everything was solid and looked normal, so I'm going to re-introduce her old food. She IS still going to the vet because it's just that time of year and I'm still going to ask questions, but I think she might have just had a problem with that food.

It's alright to have the dogs on two different brands, I suppose. The food she's on right now, my dad's two golden retrievers were on and they both lived long lives (one was 14 and one was 16), so maybe it's not all bad I'm just glad to have two days of not having to bust out the swiffer

i subscribe to the school of thought that the best food for a dog is the one that he/she eats and tolerates well. it wouldn't upset me if what i feed my dog wasn't the top shelf latest and greatest.

[Miasmommy]

Originally Posted by huntergreen

i subscribe to the school of thought that the best food for a dog is the one that he/she eats and tolerates well. it wouldn't upset me if what i feed my dog wasn't the top shelf latest and greatest.

I'm starting to think that's how it's gotta be lol I would rather she eats and feels well than eats and feels like she's sick

[KatsMuse]

Originally Posted by huntergreen

i subscribe to the school of thought that the best food for a dog is the one that he/she eats and tolerates well. it wouldn't upset me if what i feed my dog wasn't the top shelf latest and greatest.

I agree.

Kat