Guest HannaTalk Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 (edited) Hello, Our Grey is about 4 years old, and has tested negative for parasites. She poops and at first it's hard and "normal" and then the last bit is just super runny and she strains to get the rest out. I have Psyllium Husk powder I was considering giving her (not sure how to give it to her yet, though) but was curious if there are other OTC solutions? Do you give your grey a daily probioitic or anything to help firm things up? Sometimes she lays around like her belly might hurt so I need to find something cause it's not getting better. Thanks! Edited October 31, 2015 by HannaTalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddiesMom15 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I like Olewo beets and carrots. Plain yogurt also works, but takes longer. Quote You! Out of the gene pool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feisty49 Posted October 31, 2015 Share Posted October 31, 2015 I also use Olewo carrots which usually works to firm up what is Annie's normally very soft, not runny, poo. Annie gets it in her food once a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Psyllium husks work great, I have used them in the past to firm things up. I add about a tsp or so. On a side note: it can be quite normal for greys to have firm poops, but then runny ones at the end. I don't really think it is diet related usually, just a weird thing greyhounds do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 I was going to say the above. That seems normal. All it is is that the poops at the end have been in the gut for less time and so still have more water in them. If you give anything to firm things up you might cause constipation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 the first poop on a walk with my worm free dogs is usually firm, the second softer and if they continue to go after that it's awful. what i do is add one heaping tablespoons of white rice to their food. i do not use canned food, just kibble and water so they are DELIGHTED with this simple add-in! and all poops are firm. i also cut down on the amount of food per feeding if the poops are loose. it's quite remarkable but these dogs do not need a ton of food. #76 male gets 1 1/2-2/3 c twice a day, #65 female- 1 1/3c +rice. when they are overfed the poops are mushy to the point of runny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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