Dietary Intolerance

[Choc-Chip]

Hi, I'm new to this so excuse me if this topic has already been mentioned, couldn't quite see an exact match!

Chip is now 13 weeks old and we have had him since 8 weeks. He was on dry Eukanuba with the breeder so this is what we kept him on (although we had brought small breed instead of medium breed, not sure if this would matter entirely) He seemed fine for about the first week and since then I dread to think how many vet trips we have had to make. Everytime he ate it literally went straight through him, his bottom would make noises when he went and his poo was extremely runny as well as his tummy gigling after eating. This went on for approx 4 days. Knowing this was not normal he went to the vets and we were given Hills wet chicken and rice. We tried this for approx another 4 days and still it went straight through him. He als had some kaeolin paste which did not really seem to help. After all these trips the vet finally suggested just supermarket chicken and rice. This has stopped the diarrhoea and finally he has solid poos, however quite suprisingly the vet advised us to keep him on this as a permanent diet?? Would anyone else agree with this and if not what should I feed knowing it will need to be introduced slowly. Really do not want runny poo. Not only is it not nice for him it's a nightmare for us.


Any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance...

[spanielcrazy]

Has he had a fecal sample (or more) done to rule out parasites? (especially thinking of giardia or coccidia)

Chicken and rice may be fine for a while, but it will not be adequate for a growing puppy 

First off, I think I'd find another vet who wants to find out the cause of the diarrhea. That is not normal in a puppy that young

 In the meantime you could get some digestive enzymes, such as Prozyme to make sure he gets enough nutrients from what he is eating. I'd also give him some plain yogurt and some green vegetable baby food or pureed vegetables (green beans, spinach and peas are pretty well tolerated by dogs) Add it in slowly, a half to a teaspoon at first to see how he tolerate it, and add only one thing at a time.

So first the Prozyme, then if he's handling it well after a couple of days, then add yogurt (again a very small amount at first), then the veggies.

Best of luck

[Choc-Chip]

No not had a fecal sample. I didn't really think chicken and rice would be sufficient for a pup as a permanent diet. Thanks for the enzyme tips.

[Sheepscheeks]

Freddie (5 months) has had what we believe to be colitis - haven't had samples done but has had all the classic symptoms - mucous and blood in the stools, straining without producing anything. Chicken and rice does sort him out but my vet said it is definitely only a temporary measure not a permanent diet. He is just being weaned back onto his kibble (Barking Heads puppy) - last day - tomorrow he will be 100% kibble. This is how his diet has been for the past 3 weeks or so:-
5 days chicken and rice and pro kolin paste.
10 days chicken and rice only
10 days weaning him back on to kibble.
The vet said to do everything VERY gradually. Fingers crossed he seems to be OK so far. His sister has had it much worse - samples sent off which showed excess bacteria the first time but clear the second. His sister's vet said she just has a very sensitive tummy and prescribed Royal Canin tinned food which sorted the problem out overnight apparently. However, it stinks and is very expensive so her owner is weaning her onto Royal Canin sensitive kibble.
I don't know if any of this has helped. If it is true diarrhoea your pup has rather than mucousy bloody stools I would probably try and find the cause.

[LouiseH]

Has the pup been wormed since you got him?

[Choc-Chip]

Chip's tummy is now sorted!! =) We were advised by the breeder to put him on Hill's Science Plan for sensitive stomach's and this almost immediately solved the problem and he now has solid poo which is such a relief. Yes, he has been wormed every 2 weeks so that's all up to date. Hopefully we should be ok now.