bamills1 Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 He got a parvo test today which came back negative, but is still having diarrhea. His gums are pretty dry making me think he is dehydrated. He is taking medicine to prevent vomiting and to help the diarrhea. Should I just keep giving him cold water? Any tricks out there that could be useful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 Yes as much water as you can him to drink. As for the runny bum. . . Pumpkin (tinned) is very good as is Boiled chicken breast and plain boiled rice also Chicken wings, RAW bones and everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I have some chicken breast. So just go get some plain rice, boil them and mix together for him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 I have some chicken breast. So just go get some plain rice, boil them and mix together for him? yeah, make sure the chicken is fully cooked and both chicken and rice are cold Not too much at first don't want to overload an already dodgy belly give him a little every couple of hours and watch his poop see if it starts firming up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 So, I take it then that you don't know what the cause is. Make sure there is plenty of fresh water. What and how much do you normally feed him? Did the vet take his temperature? If so, was it normal? The reason I ask about his food and how much, is because a large cause of runny poos in Huskies is over feeding. Another top contender is food containing wheat, corn, or soy. If his temperature is normal, then we know there is not any infection going on. What Andy suggested should help with the runs. Just make sure the canned pumpkin is just pumpkin and no spices added. A couple spoons full, three times a day for a day or two, or until you see the stools firm up. What I have always done, and what I suggest, is to not feed for 24 hours, but still provide water and his meds. This is critical as it allows the gut to settle. Then feed two or three meals per day of boiled skinless chicken mixed with steamed brown or white rice. You can also cook ground turkey mixed with rice. Depending on his age, 1/2, 3/4, or 1 cup per meal. That along with the plain pumpkin, in a few days you should see firmer stools. If not, you should visit your vet. Once the stools are firmed up, then you need to transition from the chicken/rice mix to his normal food. This should take seven to ten days, decreasing the chicken/rice mix and increasing his normal food, a day at a time. If the food you have been feeding is not the best, now would be a good time to move into a good quality good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 He has been to the vet twice in the past two days. His temps were normal and he has no infection of any kind I started the switch yesterday from puppy chow to TOTW. He is getting about 2 cups a day, and the TOTW is gradually getting mixed in with the puppy chow. He had the runs before this switch happened, so I'm not convinced it is the food, or amount. I am going to feed him some chicken and rice around 2, or in an hour and see if that helps. He has had a lot of water this morning and is napping right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted January 18, 2014 Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 The puppy chow has a lot of corn. How old is Otto? He should be fed three or four times per day up til about four to six months. Give it a few days and see if there is improvement. And please keep us updated on Otto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted January 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2014 He is just over 3 months old. He eats 3 times a day, he hasn't pooped since this morning so I don't know if that is a good or bad sign. Hopefully it's improving in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchesney8 Posted January 19, 2014 Report Share Posted January 19, 2014 To keep him hydrated give him some unflavored pedialyte or some watered down gatorade, Make sure you water the gatorade down cause it has a lot of sugar in it. My pup Aspen was vomiting a lot after getting spayed and i was worried about her getting dehaydrated so my vet suggested this as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Ok so I got some ready rice, and I have some canned chicken breast (white meat) it is room temp, can I feed him that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I've never used canned chicken meat. I've always boiled chicken breast but I don't see what the difference would be. As long as it isn't too hot it should be fine Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Ok awesome. Hopefully he handles and passes it ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Otto spit up some of the chicken and rice this morning, but he ate his TOTW this morning, took all meds and had a pretty firm #2 afterwards. Lookin up, I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Maybe it was the chicken that didn't agree with him...if his #2's are firming up then I would just keep an eye on him. I would still lay off any treats for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Yea, I'll be back from work to give him lunch, hopefully it keeps improving. he looks...content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed #5 Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I wouldn't be surprised to find all sorts of preservatives and spices (MSG, for example) in that canned chicken - I'd check and see what the contents really say before i gave him much more ... but if things are firming up I'd say you were on the right track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bamills1 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 I've never eaten it, my roommates do all the time, but yea I mean he looked better this morning so hopefully after lunch I see more or the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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