Tracey Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Reggie's got this pattern of, for a number of days he'll have one normal size and normal consistency pooh. Then production will start to drop off. The poops get smaller and he may even miss a day (or 2!) altogether. Then the next day he'll create a "pooh for the ages", usually in my kitchen. The latest one, done in about three minutes or less was three normal size piles in a row on the kitchen tile. When you combine three normal size piles into one BM, there's really nothing else to say except for HOLY S**T!!! My question is, what can I feed this boy to keep him regular? His doodies are neither too firm nor too soft. They just seem to 'STOP' about once a week or so. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Perhaps sprinkle a little Metamusil in his food? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Rita the podenco maneta, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest june Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Have you talked to your vet about this? Always better to rule out a physical problem first. Getting a sample might be challenging . . . or maybe not Edited May 15, 2013 by june Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) Sounds like that boy needs some more fiber and maybe a probiotic or yogurt! What are you feeding him? Edited May 16, 2013 by greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Sounds like that boy needs some more fiber and maybe a probiotic or yogurt! What are you feeding him? I was wondering if Activia would work on him the same way it's supposed to work on people. I just can tell he gets a bit uncomfortable when he misses a day. He eats Chicken Soup For the Dog Lovers Soul. All four eat it and do well on it. He just poops less often than the others. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Probably. Check the ingredients on a FortiFlora box vs an Activia yogurt to see what active bacteria are listed. You can also add a TBLSP of metamucil or beet pulp for extra fiber. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 All of the Missing Link formulas contain lots of fiber, in fact the directions say to start with a small dose and work up to the recommended dose. My girl who tends to produce what I call "pencil poops" and has had anal gland issues is doing wonderfully on the Missing Link formulas. Lots of good Omegas, too! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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