pauline_d Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 (edited) Hi everybody, Alaska has had digestive issue the last couple of days, every time I take him out he has diarrhea, more water than anything. I went to the vet the other to check him out, everything was fine, he is 30 kg, but he is really big, I also think he lost weight.... the thing is Alaska is so picky with his food, I currently feed him with Purina one, but he only eats the meat bits, so I bought him Purina One with only meats beat but again, he doesnt eat that much, and normally a transaction should be made with food, but he will only eat his new food, and not the previous one.... I can't remember where I read it but apparently pumpkin is good? I start to worry a little bit about this diarrhea issue and the fact that he really doesn't eat that much otherwise no other sign of being ill, he looks fine other than that ... Any good idea would be much appreciated ! otherwise back to the vet ! Edited January 18, 2013 by pauline_d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 18, 2013 Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Huskies have very sensitive stomachs, so if you change his food all of a sudden he will get the runs. I had to find a grain free food, like Taste of the Wild. If you switch food, even different formulas from the same brand, you have to do it over a 1-2 week period. It could also be treats he is getting as well. From your post I would guess it is the food that is doing it. Overfeeding will give them the runs too. Giving him a spoonful or two of pumpkin will firm it up. Also I would put him on a bland diet of rice and boiled chicken for a few days until he gets better. Then gradually switch him to a grain free diet. So my suggestion is to give him the bland diet (don’t overcook the rice!), and some canned pumpkin (NOT pie filling!! Pure pumpkin!) for a few days, and then switch him to a higher quality grain-free food. If he still has the runs after a couple of weeks on the new food, or if he starts being lethargic in anyway see a vet. Both of mine had the runs for the first few months until I perfected their diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauline_d Posted January 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2013 Huskies have very sensitive stomachs, so if you change his food all of a sudden he will get the runs. I had to find a grain free food, like Taste of the Wild. If you switch food, even different formulas from the same brand, you have to do it over a 1-2 week period. It could also be treats he is getting as well. From your post I would guess it is the food that is doing it. Overfeeding will give them the runs too. Giving him a spoonful or two of pumpkin will firm it up. Also I would put him on a bland diet of rice and boiled chicken for a few days until he gets better. Then gradually switch him to a grain free diet. So my suggestion is to give him the bland diet (don’t overcook the rice!), and some canned pumpkin (NOT pie filling!! Pure pumpkin!) for a few days, and then switch him to a higher quality grain-free food. If he still has the runs after a couple of weeks on the new food, or if he starts being lethargic in anyway see a vet. Both of mine had the runs for the first few months until I perfected their diet thank you very much for all your advices... I am going to do that then. I really think that its to do with the food he is eating. But he definitely doesn't eat enough from my opinion, not even a bole of food a day. Actually I tried to give him rice once but he left it, I would only eat the chicken. I will get some pumpkin tomorrow as well. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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