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Post by whiskydry on Nov 13, 2008 9:27:40 GMT -5
Barneys' poo is just a stream of liquid today (sorry!) and I'm wondering if I should hold off feeding him until his tummy settles, or let him carry on as normal? He seems perfectly fine in himself, and was very waggy tailed on his walk immediately before and after pebble dashing the hedge  So I'm guessing he doesn't have tummy ache or anything. |
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Post by ragsysmum on Nov 13, 2008 9:50:08 GMT -5
Well personally I just carry on as normal with mine. Usually it's because 'somebody' picked up something revolting she shouldn't have and her poo quickly returns back to normal. If it persisted though for over 24 hours, I would be more concerned. As long as your boy seems well and is drinking normally, it is probably something and nothing.
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Post by vickyb on Nov 13, 2008 10:56:16 GMT -5
Following my vets advice I always starve them for 24 hrs when they have the runs then feed a small amount at first, see how they go and and then another small amount if that doesn't have them heading for the door.
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Post by Princess C on Nov 13, 2008 11:39:37 GMT -5
On my vet's advice I don't starve mine, but switch their food to something gentle and bland (white fish, chicken or scrambled egg with boiled rice or boiled potatoes) in smaller, more frequent amounts and I dose them with Pro-kolin. If it is still liquid, as opposed to showing signs of firming up after 24 hours, or if they vomit, then it's off to the vets.
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Post by lurcherlot on Nov 13, 2008 14:07:54 GMT -5
On my vet's advice, I don't starve mine either  If after 24 hours they are no better (they usually are), I give them chicken and rice for 24 - 48 hours thereafter, plus a little Kaogel ..... it's rare that their tummies haven't settled down by then. Thereafter I introduce their normal food slowly. |
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Post by whiskydry on Nov 13, 2008 14:56:53 GMT -5
I gave him his tea and he seems fine, so fingers crossed it was just a short lived bug.
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Post by Jane and Sara on Nov 13, 2008 15:16:55 GMT -5
I keep a few tins of Hill's i/d just in case and feed small amounts until all is well again.
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Post by Nettie on Nov 13, 2008 19:10:12 GMT -5
Slippery Elm Bark is a good thing to have in the cupboard, you can buy capsules from Holland and Barratt, sprinkle a capsule full on bland food, its excellent for settling and helping digestion.
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Post by whiskydry on Nov 14, 2008 7:25:49 GMT -5
Thanks I'll get some of that in stock!
All normal today though, thankfully!
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