Hi Suzanne, Its not uncommon for puppies to have diarrhea and for a variety of reasons. If it's just soft somewhat sloppy loose stools this can be from overfeeding, take a sample to the vet for a fecal float to rule out intestinal parasites and they may recommend you worm him either way as parasites are not always easily identified. Rest his system for at least 12 hours and feed a mixture of boiled lean hamburger (skim the excess fat) and overcooked white rice for a few days and slowly integrate his normal ration. If kibble this is easily done, if feeding natural you will have to reevaluate the ingredients of his diet and limit those items that may cause looseness. If there is blood or heavy mucus in the stools you should consult your vet for guidance.
A common mistake many make is the feeding of inappropriate treats and/or too many. Rawhides, pigs' ears, bullies and chewie hooves can cause dietary upset for some puppies and IMO belong in the garbage. Too much marrow in a bone can be too rich for a puppy and it is best to scoop some out to reduce the amount eaten, appropriate bones are good for a puppy. Be sure other family members are not giving too many treats, if this is a problem set aside a jar with a portion of kibble and a few dog cookies in it and tell children that this is the daily treat jar and when it's gone that is it for puppy. Berners are very good at "working the crowd" for food:-) If the problem is not resolved quickly then consult with your veterinarian. Rose ps don't forget to sign your posts or the list police will arrest you:-) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: June 10, 2003 2:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Diarrhea My 4 month old Bernie has loose stools and wakes me up at night to go outside. What does one do for diarrhea? ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today!
