Sick Kona

canadianjem · 11-03-2012, 07:11 AM

just picked Kona up from 18 days at a Kennel. They refused to feed raw so he had to have kibble instead.

The first night home poops were normal. the next day his poops were soft but still formed..as the day progressed his stools were becoming more watery and now I have been up all night with him every hour on the hour with explosive diarrhea.

is this because i immediately switched him back to raw food? could this be giardia?

do i fast him for 24 hours and then boiled chicken and rice to settle things down?

ANy advice would be greatly appreciated.

**GoudasMom** · 11-03-2012, 07:45 AM

I would fast him 24 hours and then give him boiled chicken and rice. As for if this happened because of switching to kibble I dont know for sure maybe someone else can chime in.

**Roccosmom** · 11-03-2012, 07:54 AM

So sorry to hear about this. I think fasting is a good idea but I would also contact your vet and bring in a sample to rule out a parasite.

Also, it is imperative that you keep him hydrated. Low sodium chicken broth, pedialyte etc. can help with this.

If he is not improving I would take him to the vet. Minimally they could give him something for the stomach cramping.

Poor baby. Let us know how he's doing.

canadianjem · 11-03-2012, 08:01 AM

ummmm...how do i get a "sample" for the vet when its basically coloured water??
its been over 12 hours now...still explosive and watery...i wish i knew what was causing this

cadkids · 11-03-2012, 08:24 AM

I'd try putting a plastic plate under him as he "went" to catch some of it

canadianjem · 11-03-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadkids

I'd try putting a plastic plate under him as he "went" to catch some of it

eewwwww...sigh..the things we do for our pets

Roxie2010 · 11-03-2012, 08:38 AM

You could also give Kaopectate to help the Diarrhea.

**GoudasMom** · 11-03-2012, 08:40 AM

Yes a sample would be a good idea and yes the things we do for our dogs

canadianjem · 11-03-2012, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roxie2010

You could also give Kaopectate to help the Diarrhea.

Kona has such a sensitive tummy on a good day. I worry about giving him ANYTHING because even the slightest change gives him the poops. But that being said...it cant possibly get any worse

canadianjem · 11-03-2012, 08:48 AM

soo...vet isn't open until monday. How do i "store" this poop until then??

11-03-2012, 07:11 AM	#1 (permalink)
canadianjem Advanced User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fernie BC Posts: 730	Sick Kona just picked Kona up from 18 days at a Kennel. They refused to feed raw so he had to have kibble instead. The first night home poops were normal. the next day his poops were soft but still formed..as the day progressed his stools were becoming more watery and now I have been up all night with him every hour on the hour with explosive diarrhea. is this because i immediately switched him back to raw food? could this be giardia? do i fast him for 24 hours and then boiled chicken and rice to settle things down? ANy advice would be greatly appreciated.

11-03-2012, 07:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
GoudasMom Super Moderator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 1,819	I would fast him 24 hours and then give him boiled chicken and rice. As for if this happened because of switching to kibble I dont know for sure maybe someone else can chime in. __________________ Gouda 9/6/01 - 7/19/12 Sue - Mom to Kippah rescued 8/19/12

11-03-2012, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
cadkids Super User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: south bend indiana Posts: 1,462	I'd try putting a plastic plate under him as he "went" to catch some of it __________________ Carol mommy of Roxi aka "rotten" at the bridge RIP sweet girl you are missed, Brandi, Buster and miss Ziggy and occasionally Mia

11-03-2012, 08:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
Roxie2010 Power User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: WA Posts: 365	You could also give Kaopectate to help the Diarrhea. __________________ When dogs are happy to see you they jump up to greet you... When Boxers are happy to see you they run 900 miles an hour around the living room...

11-03-2012, 08:40 AM	#8 (permalink)
GoudasMom Super Moderator Join Date: May 2011 Location: Duncan Oklahoma Posts: 1,819	Yes a sample would be a good idea and yes the things we do for our dogs __________________ Gouda 9/6/01 - 7/19/12 Sue - Mom to Kippah rescued 8/19/12

11-03-2012, 07:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Roccosmom Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MA Posts: 3,096	So sorry to hear about this. I think fasting is a good idea but I would also contact your vet and bring in a sample to rule out a parasite. Also, it is imperative that you keep him hydrated. Low sodium chicken broth, pedialyte etc. can help with this. If he is not improving I would take him to the vet. Minimally they could give him something for the stomach cramping. Poor baby. Let us know how he's doing.

11-03-2012, 08:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
canadianjem Advanced User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fernie BC Posts: 730	ummmm...how do i get a "sample" for the vet when its basically coloured water?? its been over 12 hours now...still explosive and watery...i wish i knew what was causing this

11-03-2012, 08:48 AM	#10 (permalink)
canadianjem Advanced User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fernie BC Posts: 730	soo...vet isn't open until monday. How do i "store" this poop until then??

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