Sashagirl Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hello! I am new to the forum, and new to Husky's. I have had dogs my entire life, but never a Husky. We got her yesterday, she is 11 weeks old. Has had one shot series. When we picked her up from the breeder, he told me that they usually have the runs for a day or two after leaving for their new home. I found it odd that he mentioned that, unless...it is a trait? I've had puppies and know dogs pretty well. My whole family has dogs and we love them. I have never seen this really, when bringing an 11 week old puppy home. She pees and does #2 (pretty loose, tiny bits of mucus) very very often... EVERYTIME I take her out of the crate. I cannot let her run around at all right now inside the house. She seems very healthy and has a normal puppy appetite. Any input is appreciated. If I can figure out how to post a picture here, I will include one in the post. Thank you! Have a great day everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 welcome to the pack , it is very common for huskies to be 'loose' when they are first home , as they are unsettled from being moved from their family shes still young so still has a small bladder so will need to go to the toilet often , straight after eating , drinking , sleeping playing etc and then atleast every hour or so aswell , keeping her crated wont help her learn shes beautiful btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biorick78 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 There are other people on by here that would know better. But when my puppy was 2 to 3 months her poop was soft and mushy at 4 months it is now much stiffer Sent from my Torque using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Welcome Even something as simple as the change in the water can cause the runs. Also new owners tend to change the food they are on from whatever the breeder used to something (ahem) better. However you need to change over slowly. Also don't go by the amounts on the back of the food bag Huskies generally eat less. As NIx says also the change from being with mum and litter mates to a new house and strange people can cause stress and so cause stomach upset. Don't worry it'll soon settle down. I came on this forum when My (then) new pup Daughtry had the runs I'm still here 4 years later. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 (edited) My baby dog Skye is about 12 weeks old and we have an issue with a runny tummy, i have sought much advise from the wonderful people on this forum and there is so many different options and things to try. we are working through a couple of options; 1. raw chicken wings 2. slippery elm Chicken wings are working well, whilst i hated the idea of giving her anything raw it really has helped. we haven't tried the slippery elm yet though.... Edited March 25, 2014 by ginger38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clare70 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Hello How long have you had her? and how often are you feeding her? Huskies have ultra sensitive tummies and the slightest thing can upset them, even when they are adult dogs. If mine decides to skip breakfast he is usually sick later in the day, causing me concern He will do this every couple of weeks and I've had to learn to not panic and just accept it's a husky thing. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike101 Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Welcome to H-O . There has been lots of good advice above.. so good luck, and nice to have you on board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted March 25, 2014 Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 Never heard of slippery elm How much are u feeding him? Could be over feeding causing it , they generally don't need what's recommended on the bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Maxwell Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Also you might want to check for any roundworms etc. These are extremely common with new pups. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sashagirl Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Thank you for the warm welcomes and for the replies. Took her to the vet today and she has coccidiosis..coccidia. On meds now. Never had a dog with this before. Hoping my other dog Doesn't get it also. Does anyone have any experience with this parasite? Ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Oh poor baby hope she's ok soon , never had a problem but hopefully someone else can help, did u ask the vet if your other dog would be ok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sashagirl Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 I did ask. She can catch it, but if I pick up the poo and throw it in trash it will help. The problem is that it's hard to shovel it all up when it's so loose. I'm trying to get it all, but the previous days were left in the yard. Haven't found it all lol. Doing what I can, so just hoping it will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carly Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Get a good yard cleaner, we have Jayes Fluid here which is great and i've become quite OCD about cleaning and hosing down lol I do a proper clean on a weekend with the Jayes and a jet washer and then normal hose straight away if she has a loose one just to get rid of the mess before the big clean up. If you're battling a bit of a bug at the moment it might be a good idea to do a proper clean everyday til she's better to prevent your other dog from catching anything? Hope she gets better soon Edited March 26, 2014 by ginger38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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