bowels....

[Bren75]

I've noticed a couple times today that after regular voiding (pooing) he will then void some more but its clear liquidy but almost a snotty consistancy if that makes sense and then he will drag his butt on the ground...
I have been slowly switching over his food could this be it? :shock:

He is 12 weeks today and weighs 9.9 lbs
He was wormed so hopefully it isn't that..
He has an appt on Tuesday. :roll:


ps) He does like to eat grass when outside... he has a fetish with it I guess... would that do it?

[islandbabies]

Hi Bren. :wave: Read in this forum about the anal glands, and poop shoots being emptied. I'm sure you'll find that helpful. I don't know much about this, so I'm sure the other members will. But check out the anal glands topic.

[Bren75]

Okay He had a Normal bowel today and just now in the house he had an accident and it was semi-runny but what scared me is I could see some traces of blood in there and then in a spot a few inches away he had a white frothy pile too...
It seems its back and forth normal bowel loose bowel....
He has an appt for Tuesday with the vet..
He is acting normal .....
what the heck is going on????

[islandbabies]

OH NO Bren, traces of blood?? I hope he's alright, let us know how the vet visit goes on tuesday!

[Sandy Balto]

Do you think he might have ate something sharp, is he chewing things When Nina was a pup she chewed a piece of tile off my floor and ate it but i didnt see any blood.

[Romans Mom]

Tuesday's a long ways away if your dog is bleeding! My sister's German Shepard started to bleed, and it was an intestional infection. She made it to the vet in time.

I hope your vet knows about the blood.

Eating grass is normal and although there are theories why they eat grass, it's not certain.

I hope little Naz is OK.

[Romans Mom]

I should add to make sure Naz is eating and drinking normally and eagarly too. :)

Also, Jen's right...check out the topic she mentioned. That will answer many of your concerns. :D

[LuKi]

Bleeding is not good Brenda, sorry to scare you but I think you should call your vet immediately and ask them. Although runny poo is really normal in puppies especially when being moved onto hard food and in changing food, blood is not normal. The bowls will just take a week or two to get to normal. Please let us know what you find out.

[Bren75]

Back from the vet they squeezed me in! 68.90!
29.75 for the visit
19.65 for the fecal test
19.50 for the pills
Oh well atleast he is okay.....

He is fine just has an upset tummy due to the changing the diet.. they gave him Carafate to take....

Of Coarse all the awessssss and ohhhhhhhs over how cute he was, was nice + esteem lifting for us both :)

[LuKi]

Oh that is great Brenda!!!!! Did they say why there was blood? I am glad he is ok and don't you just love the attention they get!!!

[Romans Mom]

I'm so releived to hear Naz is OK! That's not a bad price to know your baby is well. :wub:Thanks so much for the update. :)

[Luckys Mom]

glad to hear that everything is ok..i hope everything stays that way

[Bren75]

yeah I too am glad alls well...
Although with 2 vet visits within the same pay period mama's pigger is a tad dry ... no splurging for greenies til payday
:cry:

[2Chiwawa]

Hey, better safe than sorry. I am so glad Naz checked out ok. :D

[LuKi]

Brenda, have you looked into pet insurance? Although they do not pay an entire bill they pay a portion of many many different problems. I have veterinary pet insurance, their website is http://www.petinsurance.com/. You can choose your plan and no contracts so you can quit at any time. I have the one where it is only $19.50/month and have gotten so much out of it for regular vet visits such as yours. The only thing that sucks about it is that they have a list for every type of breed of congential problems. Lucius' condition is not covered at all on this b/c it is considered congenital, BUT it does pay like $65 spay/neuter, a portion of every shot and many emergency illnesses and accidents.

[Sandy Balto]

Im glad Naz is ok at least that trip to the vet gave you peace of mind