FrenchiePop
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Hi all,
I've been searching high and low for some input on this topic, so hopefully someone can help!
Quick history:
We got our little guy at 12 weeks (currently 6 months); he was a bit small (single puppy litter) but aside from that healthy as can be. Our breeder sent us home with Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy. He LOVED the food and no issues were had. Fast forward about a month and he comes down with a mean spell of diarrhea + vomiting. Blood work was done, multiple fecal tests, but to no avail; all clear.
On the vets recommendation we switched him to Hill's I/D (Small bites) along with a regimen of Metronidazole. Vomiting subsides, but the diarrhea remained in full force. After a short period of no improvement, the vet prescribed Tylosin powder. This seemed to do the trick, within a few days stools were back to normal (almost too perfect).
At this point we slowly transitioned him back onto his Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream and everything seemed fine. After a few more weeks his soft stools return; still totally formed, but basically to mush when picked up (and always leaving an unsightly mark on the sidewalk/nightmare on grass)
hmy:hmy:
Anyway, I'm looking for ideas on if this might be somewhat due to a food intolerance (maybe the Salmon)? The vet did mention that it's possible the food is too rich for him??? Nonetheless I think I'll be doing a food change shortly to see if this helps the problem. After my initial search I'm thinking Fromm Heartland Gold Grain-Free Puppy Dry Dog Food might be worth a try? Seems to add a little more fiber & protein. Other thought was possibly to go to a limited ingredient food?
Open to all suggestions!!! Happy to answer any questions if that will help provide any insight!
Current info:
Age: 6 months
Weight: 14.5 pounds
Food: Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy 3x daily - 1/2 cup at each meal. Mainly using Fruitables "Skinny" Treats along with fresh vegetables (carrots, green beans, etc).
I've been searching high and low for some input on this topic, so hopefully someone can help!
Quick history:
We got our little guy at 12 weeks (currently 6 months); he was a bit small (single puppy litter) but aside from that healthy as can be. Our breeder sent us home with Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy. He LOVED the food and no issues were had. Fast forward about a month and he comes down with a mean spell of diarrhea + vomiting. Blood work was done, multiple fecal tests, but to no avail; all clear.
On the vets recommendation we switched him to Hill's I/D (Small bites) along with a regimen of Metronidazole. Vomiting subsides, but the diarrhea remained in full force. After a short period of no improvement, the vet prescribed Tylosin powder. This seemed to do the trick, within a few days stools were back to normal (almost too perfect).
At this point we slowly transitioned him back onto his Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream and everything seemed fine. After a few more weeks his soft stools return; still totally formed, but basically to mush when picked up (and always leaving an unsightly mark on the sidewalk/nightmare on grass)
hmy:hmy:Anyway, I'm looking for ideas on if this might be somewhat due to a food intolerance (maybe the Salmon)? The vet did mention that it's possible the food is too rich for him??? Nonetheless I think I'll be doing a food change shortly to see if this helps the problem. After my initial search I'm thinking Fromm Heartland Gold Grain-Free Puppy Dry Dog Food might be worth a try? Seems to add a little more fiber & protein. Other thought was possibly to go to a limited ingredient food?
Open to all suggestions!!! Happy to answer any questions if that will help provide any insight!
Current info:
Age: 6 months
Weight: 14.5 pounds
Food: Taste of the Wild Pacific Stream Puppy 3x daily - 1/2 cup at each meal. Mainly using Fruitables "Skinny" Treats along with fresh vegetables (carrots, green beans, etc).
