We brought a new puppy home on Saturday and he's been having very loose stools which we chalked up to stress of the trip home and being in a new place, should note we are feeding the same food as the breeder and he had a dose of de-wormer on Friday. I have a vet appointment for him tomorrow but this evening his still had some blood in it. Wondering if this is cause for enough concern to take him to the emergency vet?
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New puppy with diarrhea
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We brought a new puppy home on Saturday and he's been having very loose stools which we chalked up to stress of the trip home and being in a new place, should note we are feeding the same food as the breeder and he had a dose of de-wormer on Friday. I have a vet appointment for him tomorrow but this evening his still had some blood in it. Wondering if this is cause for enough concern to take him to the emergency vet?
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Yes he is. Big appetite, drinking as much water as I'll give him, very playful, sleeping normally.
Will probably just wait for the vet tomorrow.
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If the pup has been in the water, have the vet check for Giardia. Can really have an effect on them. Easy to deal with.
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The test can be negative with Giardia and/or Coccidia. If the 7 day treatment doesn’t work you may need 14-21 days. Also over feeding can be the cause so back off a bit and feed a tbs of plain pumpkin and plain active yogurt
Pup had a dose of panacur the day we picked him up actually, will keep this all in mind. Thank you!
Pup had a 2 doses of his meds yesterday and then had a bowel movement this morning that was substantially more firm than what he had been having with no sign of the blood.
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That’s good but 7 days may not cure it. It tends to come back particularly if it’s Giardia
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Most likely not anything serious. His energy and his appetite are normal. If your puppy isn't experiencing fevers and lethargy and appears well hydrated. The diarrhea is most likely from the change in his water source and stress. Is your water supply supplemented by a well system? Dewormers may cause loose stools related to gut irritation.
The picture noted shows semiformed loose stool. Just as in humans, if your puppy has enough diarrhea it may cause local irritation and bleeding from the perirectal area.
The picture noted shows semiformed loose stool. Just as in humans, if your puppy has enough diarrhea it may cause local irritation and bleeding from the perirectal area.
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