Runny poo...

[Tara and Nick]

What a lovely topic, huh?

Nick had very soft poo twice today, which he has never ever had in all his 11 years (he's strictly a once-a-day solid poo-er). And holy mackerel did it smell. We're calling it "atomic poo."

Aside from being diabetic (3 months, relatively regulated), he is healthy and happy, and he has had no recent changes in diet, activity, behavior, or anything at all. How long should we attempt to ride this out before calling the vet and/or bringing over a sample? (Oh the thought of having the atomic poo in my car even for a few minutes...) :shock:

 

[Tina and Regis (GA)]

Tara:

I don't know if anyone came to help you. I am hoping Nick is having regular poo poo but if not, I would call the vet to be on the safe side of things.

Tina

 

[Tara and Nick]

Thanks! He had a more solid one today. Way better than yesterday's, but still not 100% normal. And the smell is still ungodly. I'll give it one more day or so before I call the vet since it may be resolving on its own.

 

[Maggies Mom Debby]

Some people here use canned pumpkin. But if it's bad, please call your vet!

Canned Pumpkin for diarrhea or constipation (from http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-75.htm)

If your dog or cat is having the occasional case of constipation or diarrhea, one of the things that might help is canned pumpkin. Yes canned pumpkin in its pureed form (NOT pumpkin pie filling) is a fantastic stool softener which makes it a good natural remedy for constipation. It often helps with upset stomach or indigestion for both cats and dogs. It is very rich in fibre and adding just one or two teaspoonfuls to your pet's food often gets the system moving in no time. Dogs will occasionally want to eat it directly and that's fine too. Sometimes though, finicky cats and dogs won't touch it no matter what you do.

On the opposite end of things is diarrhea. Since the dietary fibre in canned pumpkin absorbs water, it can be a great help to a cat or dog that has diarrhea. Some pet owners report that it firms up their pet's loose stools or diarrhea within a few hours. Again one to two teaspoonfuls is all that is needed.

N.B. It should be noted that both diarrhea and constipation can both be very serious and require immediate veterinary care depending on the cause. Whatever the cause, diarrhea or constipation lasting more than 24-36 hours requires vet care.

 

[rebeccalou]

Hey there,

We've been using pumpkin with good results, though it seems to treat the symptom, rather than the cause of the diarrhea. If it doesn't go away, maybe your vet can test for bacterial infections and parasites? I do remember reading that giardia causes a foul odor. Are you living in fear of those poopy little feet?

Also been reading some discussion on this site about Slippery Elm, maybe check that out.

So glad there's a forum to discuss these things... just not the type of stuff you want to bring up over drinks with a friend. :roll:

Good luck, let us know how it goes!

Rebecca

 

[Tara and Nick]

Thanks! It's a couple days later and his poo is back to normal thankfully. Maybe he just ate something off the floor. But it's good to know these tips, though I hope there's not a next time! ;-)