on and off diahhrea

[GypsysMom]

My girl has had diarhha the vet said her antobiotics were proabally a cause of it she has been off those since Friday, So i switched her to just rice and chicken for a few days and it cleared up also the vet mentioned putting a lil pimpkin in her food the last few days she has had firm poop And now again it looks kinda runny, She has been checked and no parasites. SHe is playing good not acting sickly

Anyone have any advise Oh she is utd on shots

[BostonRott]

Did they check for giarrdia and coccidia specifically? Those are NOT checked for in a routine fecal exam.

[GypsysMom]

I dont think so WHat is it? and is it cureable?

[BostonRott]

They are both parasites that require special testing to find, and specific treatment. You can Google online to find more info. You need to request these tests specifically. Neither one is uncommon in puppies and your dog's weight sounds a little low.

[GypsysMom]

I just did a lil reading on giarrdia And she doesnt have the other symptoms she is very active eating,drinking, no vomiting playing. but the diahrrea is only off and on for the last 2 days it was firm and last night then this am kinda runny I have an appointment for her next set of shots at the vet in a few days I will have her check then

[GypsysMom]

I just weighed her she is 11 pounds and was 7.5 2 weeks ago I think I will call her this morning.. I will do some more reading

[BostonRott]

If she still has diarrhea, do NOT be giving her vaccines. Why would you make her immune system fight something new (vaccine) when its already obviously working on something.

Read up on coccidia too, and ask them to test for it. I've seen puppies with tons of energy, activity and no vomitting be positive for Giarrdia. I would ask for both tests, were it my puppy (or one that I had bred).

[GypsysMom]

Well I took her in and she tested positive for coccidia They put her on meds were real nice (i just had to spend $400 on dental) so they didnt charge me an exam fee just $20 :) she is 11.5 pounds so she gained 4 pounds in 2 less then 2 weeks vet said she looked great except for the parasite. Oh I know that vaccines are a no-no when they are iLL She just had an appoitment doesnt mean she would get one some vets probally wouldnt care but mine is real good a little more $$ then others in the area but she is worth it

Thanks for mentioning those 2 parasites glad she will be getting better soon

[BostonRott]

Glad you got it figured out! The meds should work pretty quickly, just be sure she's getting PLENTY of fluids. You may even want to consider giving her some chix/beef broth or pedialyte to help her tank back up.

[GypsysMom]

You should have seen her when I gave her chicken and rice, She went nuts for that stuff, she is funny she knows when its feeding time she runs up to me and sits and waits for her bowl to hit the floor. I cant believe how smart she is now she is fetching toys and bringing them back ( I hope she continues doing that)

[BostonRott]

If you have not already contacted your breeder about this, you need to do so. There are high chances the rest of the litter is infected and she needs to notify the puppy owners.

[spoiledbabies3]

Glad to hear your girlie will be fine! Have fun with puppyhood.