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ChickensHaveNoLips · 08/06/2012 11:14

The pup had a bout of diarrhea about six weeks ago. I took him to the vets and he had a robotic paste thing that looked like a mastic gun, chicken and rice for a few days and it cleared up. This morning he has a dodgy tummy again. Fine in himself, scoffing with abandon etc. He has just got back from boarding, do I suspect he's noshed someone else's dinner and it's disagreed with him. Rather than rush back to the vet, would it be ok to put him back on a bland diet and see how he goes do you think? Also, are some dogs more prone to upset digestive systems?

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RubberBandit · 08/06/2012 11:25

Some dogs do seem to have more delicate digestive systems than others.

If he is otherwise fine, it is usually advised to starve for 24hours and then introduce small but frequent bland meals - boiled chicken or white fish and rice, plain scrambled egg (no milk or butter).

Sounds like he was given Pro Kolin last time. If he is the type of dog that is prone to a dicky tum, you can buy it online (doesn't require prescription) and store it in the fridge for occasions like this.

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RubberBandit · 08/06/2012 11:29

Should add...ensure he is getting enough fluids. Boil the rice in loads of water and cook it until it is mush. It'll absorb lots of the water which helps with hydration levels. Similarly, keep the water that you boil the chicken or fish in and add some to each meal.

And it goes without saying, if he gets worse at all or no improvement within a few days, straight to the vet.

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assumpta · 08/06/2012 11:32

Pro kolin definately helps with a runny tummy. I keep some in stock just in case.

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Wotnow · 08/06/2012 11:39

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RubberBandit · 08/06/2012 11:50

Sorry...was assuming that he's not a baby puppy as I've seen chickens posting about him for quite a while now. Should have mentioned that in my post.

Obvious very young pups should see a vet immediately as dehydration can set in very quickly and be fatal in the very young.

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ChickensHaveNoLips · 08/06/2012 12:05

He's 11 months old now, so more lumbering teenager than baby pup There was a little mucus and blood in the poo, but there was last time and the vet seemed to think this was nothing to worry about ( a few spots of red blood). He does have various allergies, so he is on Burns Active food. He does well on it, but it was a trial and error to get him settled on a food. I'll keep an eye on him and skip his dinner. He will not be impressed