Guest SoulsMom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Ok, here's the deal. Back on Sept 27th Soul and I were at the Evet (Tufts). He didn't want to eat his breakfast, his tummy was gurgling and he was in obvious discomfort/pain (And bloody big D later in the day, after the vet visit). Blood tests came back ok, but a rectal exam showed blood in his stools. They suspected whipworms and sent us home with Flagyl and Panacur. For the Panacur I was to give it to him once per day for three days and repeat in three weeks. Well, Soul improved, but exaclty three weeks later -gurgly tummy and didn't want to eat. This was Saturday. So I started the 2nd round of Panacur and the bland diet that night. He seems to be feeling ok, but his Big D is KNOT improving at all. In fact, it's getting worse. Last night and this morning it was almost all liquid. He's drinking fine, and he's not having urgent BM's . . . .it just that when he does go, it is more liquid than solid . . . . . . So I'm not sure what to do. The last dose of the Panacur was last night. Could the watery stools be caused by the meds? Like I said, he's his normal self other than the nasty poops . . . . A Worried Miss Amber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 No experience in this area what-so-ever. But just want to send good wishes for the SoulMan. We hate to hear that he's not feeling well. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 hoping the soul man feels better soon and he isnt just worrying about ember and all these other houndies that are hurting. ember had a tapeworm back in the summer, and i think the panacur did give her soft poo, but with all that has happened recently, i dont remember. just keeping a happy thought for your sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koko9281 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I know that the Big D IS a side affect of Panacur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fsugrad Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Awww, I hope the Soul Man is back to his regular self soon. Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Feel better soon sweetie. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hope you feel better soon sweetheart... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlgrey Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Soul were sending some prayers and good thoughts to you. Has he lost any weight and decreased appetite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 No weight loss that I can tell, and his appetite very good, if not better now that I've had him on a blandish diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am sorry I have no experience. But I hope he feels better real soon. Quote Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hope the Soul man feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 hoping the soul man feels better soon and he isnt just worrying about ember and all these other houndies that are hurting. ember had a tapeworm back in the summer, and i think the panacur did give her soft poo, but with all that has happened recently, i dont remember. just keeping a happy thought for your sweetie. That would be my Soul! He's a very empathetic boy. So sensitive . . . .good to know the panacur can cause the soft poo, everything I've researched has only listed vomiting as a possible side effet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I just got through giving Ellie a round of Panacur for 5 days for her hookworm. And she has had the old Wendy's Frosty soft serve puddles.. I am hoping it is her body getting rid of the little buggers.. In two weeks she gets another round. Just keep an eye on him for the next few days and see if things firm up.. G Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Ok, so Soul's pudding poo cleared up by the weekend (10/25). Back on his kibble, but this time mixed with a couple of dollops of greek style yogurt and a couple of dollops of canned pumpkin (to hide his supplements). Previously he had been on grizzly salmon oil as well (to try and promote some hair growth). Saturday, 11/1 was Archie's birthday so I gave them both a bit of sardines in their kibble. Not much, just a little. Sunday morning he got his normal meal, but this time I added in a squirt of grizzly salmon oil. He didn't finish his breakfast and was walking around with his tail tucked like he felt bad. I honestly excpected him to puke. I took him outside and he pooped a good poop and then was feeling better. About three hours later I had them out in the backyard with me while I did yard work. Soul pooped again. This time it was formed, but had some bloody mucous in it (he did eat some grass earlier in the morning). Around 2pm he pooped again, it was almost all liquid. He had his normal dinner that night, and by 8pm his poops were fine again. Last night his poops were fine, and also this morning. But again he didn't finish his breakfast and was acting like he didn't feel well. I'm off work today, and Soul and I had a busy day planned, but now I think we're going to lay low so I can monitor him. Anytime we have a "fun" day his stools tend to get a little soft from all the excitement, so I wouldn't know if it's his tummy, or just the excitement. I know this is a little long, but any thoughts? Could his tummy still be a little sensitive from the meds and the sardines he got on Saturday? Or is there something else going on? All his blood work came back fine when we were at Tufts a month ago when this all started . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Oh...poor Soul! I don't have anything to offer but moral support and a big hug and kiss to Soul. Happy belated b-day Archie! My vet did say that probiotics can clear up loose stool...you'd have to check with your vet on dosage. I don't know if that will help Soul. Poor guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I don't have any suggestions for poor Soul, but I would suggest asking about giving Archie the worming meds also. I've been told when one dog has worms, the other(s) probably do too. So, if you only treat one, then that dog can get it again by coming in contact with the other dog and it's poo. Hope Soul feels better soon, DD Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I have no experience of Panacur...just wanted to send scritches to Soul... poor baby I really hope you can get to the bottom of this soon. Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Still has watery poo? Humm. Beau always did. We switched foods to Pro plan sensitive stomach and it's been better. Could it be a coincidence about the timing of everything? Would you consider the possibly of the food? Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Did you give him salmon oil this morning? I'd cut out all the additions to his diet -- supplements, yogurt, everything -- and just give him kibble for a couple days. If all is well, continue just the base diet. When things have been good for 2-3 weeks, start adding back one thing at a time; give each thing at least a week before you add something else. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 (edited) It was only watery on Sunday, now it's back to normal but he's acting "off" again today and didn't finish his breakfast. I don't think it's his food, never had any problems until a month ago when we ended up at Tufts. He's on a grain free kibble for his Lupus. It cleared up again until exactly three weeks later, when it was time for his 2nd round of Panacur. Good idea for treating Archie for worms as well, I'll give the vet a call. Funny Arch just turned tweleve and is in perfect health. My five year old greyhound however is racking up the vet bills $$ (before this tummy episode, we were just at the vet to have a toenail removed) ETA: No salmon oil this morning. I started the greek yogurt last week b/c it was suggested to help firm him up after the Panacur round two. I hide his supplements for his Lupus in the pumpkin (Vit E and VitB) Edited November 4, 2008 by SoulsMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 We're thinking about you and the Soulman Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Soul man Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greyt2love Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Soul Man, let's get better and stop worrying your mommy ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 hope you are able to get some answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 liquid poop this morning and he did not eat breakfast. Vet appt at 12:40. Guess it wasn't worms after all . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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