dog geek Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Started with one puppy, three days ago: runny poo leading to scalding and a sore bum. Now all of them seem to have it - they have been receiving fortnightly worming with first Drontal syrup, then broad spectrum wormer... They are on Black Hawk kibble, with mince smoothies and chicken wings daily. Did read back through the forum headings back a couple of year's worth to see if I could find any old threads, but no luck. Anyone with advice? Haven't had yoghurt for a week or two, would that fix it? Or probiotics? Or am I needing antibiotics? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doglady0419 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Started with one puppy, three days ago: runny poo leading to scalding and a sore bum. Now all of them seem to have it - they have been receiving fortnightly worming with first Drontal syrup, then broad spectrum wormer... They are on Black Hawk kibble, with mince smoothies and chicken wings daily. Did read back through the forum headings back a couple of year's worth to see if I could find any old threads, but no luck. Anyone with advice? Haven't had yoghurt for a week or two, would that fix it? Or probiotics? Or am I needing antibiotics? TIA What would you do if you had the runs and a sore bum? You haven't mentioned how old the pups are? Before the first showed signs of the runs, what was their diet? The longer they have the runs they will get dehydrated. Could very well be that the weaning process is too soon for them. Maybe they can't handle the variety! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I was going to suggest a vet visit... diarrhoea is a very easy way for pups to dehydrate .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog geek Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Actually, I should be more concise - not watery stools, more that they are softer than they have been. And sticky, hence the scalded bottom. Weaned from their dam on Monday, eight and a half weeks old today. Been on mince "shakes" since three weeks old, and frozen chicken wings or chopped bbq chicken breast daily. Introduced the kibble late last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Doglady0419 Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Actually, I should be more concise - not watery stools, more that they are softer than they have been. And sticky, hence the scalded bottom. Weaned from their dam on Monday, eight and a half weeks old today. Been on mince "shakes" since three weeks old, and frozen chicken wings or chopped bbq chicken breast daily. Introduced the kibble late last week. Sounds like the kibble isn't agreeing with them.....I feed mine kibble much earlier than 8 weeks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Steamed chicken, no fat, & boiled rice only for 24 hours. Boil all their drinking water & then cool it. No improvement after 24 hours go to the vet. If they seem lethargic, dehydrated, vomit, have tummy pain you need to take them to the vet now. Don't give them anything to bind them like scourban or anything similar. It can work too well & constipate them which is just as bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 Scour ban is good stuff. You can buy it at many feed stores or vets without a prescription. Follow the label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kustali Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Yes boiled rice and chicken breast for 24 - 48 hours usually works well! Scourban is great stuff too. Then introduce them back to their normal diet. Are they still getting milk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordogs Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Why not give them a little PROTEXIN paste twice a day on your finger? That's what I use during the weaning stage if they get soft poos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laneka Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Try putting red cordial in their drinking water. It does wonders for vomiting and the runny bums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Have you just vacc'd and chipped them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 red cordial but it needs to be good raspberry cordial..not just artificial red sugary stuff ;)It's the raspberry that does the trick (works on humans and pigs, too!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotts4ever Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Why not give them a little PROTEXIN paste twice a day on your finger? That's what I use during the weaning stage if they get soft poos. I love protexin too, I buy it in liquid form and syringe it in their mouth 1-2mls. I think it is liquid gold, I think my vet sells it for a $30.00 for 200mls. They buy it in bulk and sell the amount you want in a glass bottle, you need to shake it well before use and if you keep it in the fridge it last longer. Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog geek Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thankyou everyone for the feedback! It has all cleared up, they did have their vaccs a day or three before (I think - old lady brain) so it must have been that? They are all tres, tres healthy now, no worries about them at all - once again thankyou all for your feedback, it was so reassuring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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