Hi, Barbara,
Fecal exams don't always catch coccidia (sly bugs), so if it were my
puppy, I would do five days of Albon or more. If it was really bad I
would do ten days of Albon.
I've rarely had a puppy that didn't get coccidosis. What was cultured
might not have been the problem; did your friend's vet think of that
when the treatment didn't clear this? There are dogs with levels of,
say, giardia, in dogs all the time who have *no* problem. MUCH harder
to find and count coccidia on fecal exam.
Additionally, whenever I have any problems like this I begin the dog on
Fastrack; I wouldn't be without it. It is high level probiotic and many
on this list can attest to its usefulness in these situations. I use it
when dogs are sick, stressed, or before, during and after a show.
Good luck!
Suze
B. Bond wrote:
> Hi List,
>
> I have a pet owner who is having a problem wth her puppy having diarrhea. At about
>10-11 weeks he developed diarrhea. They took him to the vet who did a fecal exam and
>they found a mild bacterial infection. The bacterial infection cleared upbut he still
>had loose bowel movements. I suggested changing food which they have done several
>times. I also suggested the hamburger and rice for a few days thinking that it might
>just be an irritated bowel but that doesn't seem to stop the problem either. I
>understand it is not totally runny stools but softer stools than normal. The vet has
>run out of suggestions except that maybe they should prepare his food themselves.
>Fecal exams are negative. The puppy is not showing any signs of allergy, no runny
>eyes, no itching. weight gain is good, and he's bright and active. It has the vet
>puzzled and it has me puzzled. Any suggestions? Solutions?
>
> Barbara B
>
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