Loose dog, stool that is.

[QRTRHRS]

Rather than hijack the gassy dog thread, I thought I would start another. We have a boxer that is running a bit loose on his stool. I worry about "motor gut", something I have seen in boxers in the past. We have been feeding him Earthborn brand Primitive Natural. I am wondering if this food is just a bit too high in protein or something for him? Before we get to tweaking his feed or take him to the vet I thought that I would ask around to others what they have their boxers on? I have another boxer on it with no issues. Actually, she was on it when we got her which is how we got introduced to it.

 

[2ndhalf]

Switch dog food and see if it continues.

 

[prichard]

We have one that had issues. Combination of finding the right food, probiotic and a bowl designed to slow eating have mostly resolved it.

 

[thatguy]

you may try adding a couple spoonfuls of 100% pure pumpkin - that seems to help with tummy/digestive issues..

Brian

 

[dmccarty]

you may try adding a couple spoonfuls of 100% pure pumpkin - that seems to help with tummy/digestive issues..

Brian

The wifey also feeds pumpkin to the dog for tummy troubles and it seems to work.

Later,
Dan

 

[brt]

Our older Siberian Husky started having problems like you describe. The vet prescribed a lower-fat food. It comes in both dry and canned formulas It was Royal Canin brand. There are others available. Along with a powder probiotic, (one small packet per meal) the problem went away in a few days.

After solving the problem, we found a lower fat dry and canned food at the dog food store. The cost was slightly cheaper than the vet

 

[Ed of all trades]

Pumpkin is what we gave our dog for being stopped up, sounds like yours is not having that problem. Ed

 

[adventure bob]

What color is the stool and is when you say loose do you mean soft serve or watery? Also what's the smell? Does it smell like poop or does it smell like dogfood?

 

[QRTRHRS]

Pumpkin is what we gave our dog for being stopped up, sounds like yours is not having that problem. Ed

Pumpkin actually will work for both conditions.

 

[QRTRHRS]

What color is the stool and is when you say loose do you mean soft serve or watery? Also what's the smell? Does it smell like poop or does it smell like dogfood?

The color is a light brown and more like soft serve. It smells like it should, not like dog food.

Adding some pumpkin has improved his movements a little but not enough. He is due for a Triflex. After that, if there is no change I am going to slowly introduce him to another type of feed.

I should have bloodwork done on him but to be honest, that would probably run some 275-300 dollars. What with seven dogs, seven horses and five cats to care for, running to the vet for every little thing is not my first option.

 

[powerscol]

For Emma my German Sheppard, its brown rice and chicken. Takes about 3 days for her system to settle down than slowly go back to her feed over the next few days. One thing I have noticed is that odd treats (table scraps/bones) upset her gut then we are back to the brown rice. I also have some pro-biotic ( for horses that I get at the local feed store) that I use weekly. Seems to keep her happier now.

 

[2ndhalf]

What color is the stool and is when you say loose do you mean soft serve or watery? Also what's the smell? Does it smell like poop or does it smell like dogfood?

Oh man, this brings back a Cheech and Chong memory :laughing:

 

[adventure bob]

I would have him tested for Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency; test isn't too bad, but then you know. Its a very common dog issue. Have had Shepherds with it. They can be nearly normal if treated.

 

[Venomoth]

Use kibbles dog food

 

[jimmyj]

Pumpkin is the right thing to try. One tbsp. for 10lbs of dog. The stuff is very effective. Boxers can be a real challenge. See if the pumpkin helps, if it doesn't you can try another food with the protein in the mid 20's. Certainly it could be a medical condition, but let's try managing the diet first and see if you have any luck. Hope it helps.