Dehydrated Powdered Pumpkin

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

My Cooper-star is sick :(

yesterday (wed) she vommited at 6.30 am, ate her breakfast as usual at 9am, vomited again mid afternoon, then ate dinner at 8pm. (vomiting is unusual for her)

Today (thur) she needed to poop at 6.45 am (she usually wakes up and poops at 8am), the end part was a bit runny. She ate breakfast at 9am, then needed to poop again at 10am. This time it was all puddingy

Tuesday afternoon I gave her some freeze dried raw medallions by Natures Variety and have since noticed they were expired. maybe this caused her sickness?

Of course, we have no pumpkin in the house, but I have to drive to town tonight (45 mins away) to fetch DH from work (hes been staying in town the last few nights) and can get some from the grocery store. but I know there is some dried, powdered stuff at the pet store. has anyone tried this? Thought it would be handy to have in, as Cooper never needs a whole can of pumpkin and will not eat it once its frozen.

Cooper seems to be ok - she has been sleeping alot, but I put that down to being tired from her 2 week visit from her Grandma. She will run and play when i take her outside. She has an appetite and is drinking water so Im not too concerned. I have some chicken and turkey backs in the freezer so they are defrosting, I will get what meat off I can and boil it for her, and boil the bones so she can drink the stock. Maybe pick up some chicken breast at the grocery store for her (we are vegetarian so dont have any at home)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'm sorry Cooper is sick. I think it's very possible that the expired raw medallions could be to blame.

I'm not familiar with the powdered pumpkin, this is the first I've heard of it, but it sounds like it could come in handy, especially for those who have trouble finding canned pure pumpkin year round. My only question would be if it contains the same amount of fiber, which is what helps with GI issues.

I personally wouldn't give her the broth from the chicken, it's usually very high in fat and could make the diarrhea worse.

Hope she's feeling better soon.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

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[Jennifer,Chloe & Myla]

Wow great info! Hope she feels better soon!!

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Looks good to me. I wish they provided the nutritional info though.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

I searched and found their website http://www.dydusa.com/product_information_shop.html

Guaranteed Analysis:

Crude Protein: Min 4%

Fiber: Max 40%

Crude Fat: Min .5%

Moisture Max 8%

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Thanks, Kaytlin! Hope Cooper is feeling better!

[Willow and J]

Have you tried dehydrated yams, if that's more convenient to purchase in your area? We have used both pumpkin (can) and yam (can or dehydrated), and so far, dried yam was the best cure for Willow. It firmed up her stool after just one piece a couple of nights ago. Hope Cooper gets well soon.

[Kaytlin and Cooper]

I didnt think of that, i do have a few slices of sweet potato in the treat box - ill give her one now!

[Emily]

i have never heard of dehydrated pumpkin or yams  ! :) Where do you find that! I need some.

[Willow and J]

Our local pet stores carry Sam's Yams, but I started ordering directly from the company through their website:

http://www.frontporchpets.com/sams-yams.html

I just got a dozen 1 lb. bags yesterday. Willow always brings her yam to our couch, thus the name "potato couch". 

[Emily]

Thanks  for the link. We have no local stores that carry this product but I may just order some to try! :) They look yummy.

[F, Calla & Luca]

I doubt just because something freeze dried was beyond it's expiration date, that it would have made Cooper sick. Of course there may have been something else wrong with them. I wish Cooper a quick recovery.