Jiriki Has Cannon Butt :(

[Rhonda, Marabelle & Jeriki]

Hi guys......and gals..... doods of all ages.

Jeriki came home the day before yesterday as some of you know. Jeriki is an 8 month old ALD and I am his guardian home. He is Raw fed just like my Marabelle, and was raised from his breeder as raw fed. I know he is a little nervous, and a little scared, and sometimes it is normal for dogs to get the runs when they go to a new home, he did through up once too.

So he threw up once and has had the runs for two days, he even had an explosion in his crate last night 4am, poor DH he cleaned it, poor doodle. he has not stopped playing, and seems to be alright, his appetite is good, he is drinking lots of water. I have given him some pure pumpkin, a few table spoons here and there on his food.

I guess I'm just looking for valadation that its probably just the move and new enviroment right? Marabelle was always fine, never had a worry or bother, she was also only 10 weeks old though, Jiriki is 8 months a little more aware I think :(

 

Any Advice?

 

Rhonda

[Ginny Nightingale]

Sounds like a bit more than nerves--maybe give it one more day, then have a vet take a look--not sure you want to have him sick over the holiday weekend--There are things you can do to get the intestines back on track.

[Sherri, Sophie, Winston, & Kitty]

I'm sure the food group folks would say a little yogurt and/or pumpkin would sooth his tummy. I bet he's just jittery. Lots of love and praise will bring him around in no time I bet.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'd take a stool specimen to the vet, it sounds like giardia. Very common in doodle puppies, especially fresh from the breeder's.

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

I agree with Karen.  Check for giardia.

[Rhonda, Marabelle & Jeriki]

Ok I will give it till tomorrow he seems to be ok tonight the last time he went was around 4pm. Also the first poop he took on the first night here, was solid and huge. If he had giardia would he not have had the runs then as well. Barb is really good not sure she would let him go with that. I was at her house for 3 hours on the day I took him, and he didn't poop at all, then we were home for the whole night, it wasn't till the second night that it started. I will take him to the vet tomorrow if it continues. Rhonda

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Giardia has a 10-14 day incubation period, so a breeder might not always know if a puppy has it. He may not, but a fecal test is a so simple and non-invasive, I think it's always a good idea when you're dealing with a dog who has more than one episode of diarrhea, especially when they've come from a place with multiple dogs.

[Christine & Shelby]

I'd wait and see if it is an isolated incident.  This happened once to my Shelby....   Might be nerves due to the relocation.  If it continues - get it checked out.   Keep us updated!!!

[Rhonda, Marabelle & Jeriki]

Thanks guys you are all so helpful. This morning He was good, no accidents in the crate,he went out this morning,it was firmer not quite so runny seems to be ok. I will keep you posted. Rhonda

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

id give him some pumpkin, and wait and see how he is. Its most likely from the move. Some dogs react more than others. if it continues then maybe a trip to the vet is needed to check for giradia as its so common and easily picked up.

[Rhonda, Marabelle & Jeriki]

Thanks Andrea, his protean is the same, might have been the treats with Duck don't know if he's had that before. Seems to be ok today, Jerikie has only pooped twice today and it wasn't as runny, he is playing and drinking lots of water. I have been giving him a few tablespoons of pumpkin in his food and silver drops in his water for any bacteria. I think he's on the mend. Fingers crossed. Rhonda

[Rhonda, Marabelle & Jeriki]

Update for all. Jeriki is in good health. He has had normal poops and is feeling better :} thank goodness. Rhonda