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FAQs about puppies / Re: Soft Puppy Poop
« on: May 26, 2008, 12:10:29 pm »
If you can't get this under control in a few days, have him checked for Coxsidia (unsure of spelling, sorry). This is a hard-to-detect bacteria that can be picked up by puppies and dogs with vulnerable immune systems. Because the bacteria tend to stick in the intestines rather than be expelled in stool, it's hard to diagnose.
We had this happen with a Newf rescue we got from a shelter.
Molly had constant soft bowels and diarrhea, so I asked our vet to treat her for Coxsidea even though we couldn't detect it in her stools. Cleared up within 3 days.
You do want to keep an eye on things so your pup doesn't get dehydrated.
We had this happen with a Newf rescue we got from a shelter.
Molly had constant soft bowels and diarrhea, so I asked our vet to treat her for Coxsidea even though we couldn't detect it in her stools. Cleared up within 3 days.
You do want to keep an eye on things so your pup doesn't get dehydrated.