I would ask the vet to give the puppy 5-6 doses of Flagyl. It has an anti-inflammatory effect on the lining of the intestine and will clear up even the most intractable diahhrea in a few doses. Then proceed with a mild diet for a while like chicken and rice. However, the anti-inflammatory effect seems to be the primary need. Myra
>From: "B. Bond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel List ><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: [CKCS-L] puppy help >Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 07:34:49 -0500 > >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 > >========================================================= >"Magic Commands": >to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL >to start it up gain click here: >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. >Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > >All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author. Myra Savant Gardengate Cavaliers _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 2002 by its original author.
