chronic runs - Page 1

hi , got a pup he is 11 weeks old for the last 3 days he has the runs , i'v tried every thing. i have him 3 weeks and he was eating fine and his stools were fine can some one help

have you been to the vet. sounds like giardia.

Rik

Take him to the vet as suggested. To much food, a change of food or adding something to the pups existing diet can also cause the runs. Good luck.

No not yet, but what your sayiing is it may be a pariscite in the gut ,where does it come from? can this be cured?

hello geraldine, unless you have been feeding the pup whatever comes off the table, it is more than likely a parasite.

If he was good for 11 weeks and diet has not been changed, then it is most likely an external issue. take him to the vet.

best,
Rik

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2090&aid=3553
there is a table towards the bottom of the page...

Table 2. Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment of Diarrhea in Dogs

Change in diet (what was the breeder feeding?)
Food intolerance or sensitivity (does new diet work with puppy?)
intestinal parasites - roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, giarida (very common!)
Bacterial infection - salmonella, e. coli, etc (raw food or trash)
Viral infections - Parvovirus, Distemper, Coronavirus (has puppy had its shots?)
Toxins - lead, zink, arsenic (what has puppy been chewing one?)
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (not likely)
Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (not likely)

Lots of stuff cause the runs.......best go to the vet and find out what's going on......
coccidia and giarida are everywhere - bird poop, standing water, mud, etc.

Take your puppy to the vet ASAP - 3 days of the runs is a long time. Pup could easily become dehydrated

Hi rik, yes i eat my words do you know how this is treated , broud spect antibiotics or is it a horse wormer that is used to kill this nasty thing although he will be at the vet s asap thanks ger

Iv been giving him elcttrolite to keep him hydrated and he seems in good spirit so thumbs up , but does not explane the runs i'v not changed his diet nor have i fed him from the table . ger

Iv been giving him elcttrolite to keep him hydrated and he seems in good spirit so thumbs up , but does not explane the runs i'v not changed his diet nor have i fed him from the table . ger