Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Not the most pleasant topic I know, but what's the difference? Sadie has persistent diarrhea since Wed. It's not explosive and it's not terrible, but it's a concern for me. It's mostly just loose stool. Of course the most likely reason is the food I fed her Wed night and her meds but I like to jump to 'dire' things If it's not better by Monday I'll take her to the vet. She's otherwise eating and drinking and playing like normal. Spud had diarrhea and vomitted the other day but he's fine now. Maybe it's just a bug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 No difference as far as I can tell, and lately I've been the queen of pudding poo. I always knew it was time to get to the vet when Soul would refuse his food and clearly did not feel well. Maybe you could just take in a sample for testing? But be warned, many times worms don't show up on fecals . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) The only reason I ask is because in October they stayed with a friend whose dogs were being treated for hook. They were only there a couple of days. Most likely I'm overreacting because she's otherwise fine. It'll be bland diet tonight and tomorrow. It's just with the valley fever I don't want anything else there to compromise her immune system. Not to mention the fact that I don't want to deal with worms. ugh. Edited January 24, 2009 by BlackandBrindle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Many vets go ahead and treat with Panacur even if they don't find worms in the fecal. Maybe you'd want to, just to ease your mind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandBrindle Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Normally I would, but I hate putting her on anything else right now. The vf meds are pretty harsh. Her meds were given later than they normally are. Roy forgot so that could have caused it too. If it doesn't clear up shortly I'll take her in and ask the vet what he thinks of just dosing them with panacur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greylover97 Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) When Carolina had hookworm, she started out with diarrhea. I fasted her for a day and then started a bland diet. Even with the bland diet and smaller more frequent meals over several days she still had pudding poo. Carolina and Jake are on Heartguard Plus year round, and she still managed to pick up hookworms. Take in a stool sample and have it tested. ETA: Jake was treated too, just to be on the safe side. Edited January 24, 2009 by Greylover97 Quote Carolina (R and A Carolina) & Rebel (FA Ready).At the bridge: Kira (Driven by Energy) 7/19/97 - 6/17/04 & Jake (Jumpstart Dude) 9/12/00 - 1/24/15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShantisMom Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 If they were exposed and you are seeing not normal stuff, I would probably treat. At the very least test. Yuck. Clear that up before March would you. Quote The Girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandm Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 As I understand it, hookworm is likely to be found on a fecal whereas whipworm can be easily missed. Since it is hookworm that you suspect, then a fecal may very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 When Molly had hookworms, she had sloppy poo but not really diarrhea. Since Spud had a bad day, and is now fine, but now Sadie's bad, maybe it is a bug. Still, wouldn't hurt to take her in if she's not better tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LadyChester Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 If I'm not mistaken, hookworm diarrhea has a really putrid smell. More so than regular diarrhea. They are hard to get rid of! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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