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DateOct 19, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
TopicDiarrhea
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Question:

What treatment do you suggest for diarrhea? My dog is a 17 year old Shih Zhu, and the medication which my vet prescribed does not seem to be working. Please advise. Thank you.

Answer:

Hey! You can add a probiotic to his food to see if that helps! If it doesn't improve, you probably should bring him back to the vet to get checked out again! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateOct 19, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
TopicPlease help me
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my 10 month puppy has been having diarrheas' for the last 4 days very dark and some blood. I don't have the money right now to take him to the vet. he is fine acts normal plays and eats but continues to have very dark loose stool

Answer:

Hey! Diarrhea can be due to a lot of different things! It might be intestinal parasites so I recommend that you do bring him to a vet to get checked out. Look for some low cost clinics in your area! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateOct 14, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeCat
Topicsmall amount of blood in loose stool
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Question:

Do I need to see a vet ASAP? What do I look for - she acts normal; eats both dry and wet food and drinks water....

Answer:

Hey! I recommend that you take your cat to the vet to get looked at! It doesn't sound like an emergency necessarily but it is better to treat it before it gets potentially worse! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateOct 2, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeCat
TopicSick
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Question:

What can I do

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Hey! Diarrhea can be caused by a lot of different things including but not limited to: parasites, IBS, a foreign body, and pancreatitis! I recommend that you bring your cat to your vet to get checked out so you can get a proper diagnosis and appropriate medication! -Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJul 7, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
TopicLots of mucous in stool
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Can rimadyl irritate my dog's colon? He has tolerated it well for a couple years so far. But I'm looking for causes/solutions to his stool problem - loose stools, LOTS of mucous, even when I got them firmer. There was no change in his food going into this, but I have begun to try a few changes, see if I can get rid of the colon irritation. I am trying to eliminate possibilities.

Answer:

Hey! It is possible that Rimadyl caused the digestive issues but a lot of other factors can cause it as well. I would suggest bringing him to see his vet to do some diagnostics and possible change/add medications for your dog! - Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJul 3, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeCat
TopicHelp
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What can cause it sudden go away for a day and back what can we do to help we are trying pumpkin today

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Hey! Cat diarrhea can be many things. Mainly IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) or Pancreatitis flare up or in worst case scenarios lymphoma. It could also be parasites if this is a new kitten or just adjusting to a new home. I think you need to get medication from your veterinarian after they do a physical exam and get more history from you. You can try over the counter "Pepcid" 5MG give to your cat once a day for 3 days and see if this helps with intestinal inflammation and gas. If this still isn't working please see your vet. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJun 29, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
Topicnull
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Can you give your dog metronidazole and apoquel at the same time

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Hey! Yes you can give metronidazole and apoquel at the same time! I hope this helped. Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJun 19, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
TopicMushy stools, normal blood tests
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This 3 year old has made shy stools since day one with normal blood tests. What will harden it?

Answer:

Hey! Your dog may need a better diet such as a prescription GI diet. I also like blue buffalo sensitive stomach diet to help with diarrhea. Then your dog may need antibiotics to help with colitis in pets. I like to use Tylan or metronidazole. See what your local vet will prescribe and we can fill the prescription here at petmeds.com and ship to your house. Thank you! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateJun 9, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeCat
TopicSick
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Question:

My cat not eating for 2 weeks just water loss lot of weight spit up blood day and yellow flem sleeping a lot won't come out from under the bed goes to the litter box but pees on the floor please help.

Answer:

It is important to take your cat to a veterinarian immediately. The symptoms you have described could be indicative of a serious medical condition, such as kidney disease, liver failure, or cancer. Your cat needs a thorough examination and diagnostic tests to determine the underlying cause of these symptoms and to receive appropriate treatment. Delaying veterinary care could result in further deterioration of your cat's health and well-being.

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DateMay 29, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
TopicStomach
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What can I give Harley for throwing up and diarrhea,he also acts like his stomach is hurting.plz help.Thank you Elizabeth Dean.

Answer:

Hey! If the vomiting continues you need to bring him to a local veterinarian for X-rays and ultrasound, something could be stuck in the stomach. For diarrhea you can use metronidazole antibiotics and Pepcid 1mg per lb over the counter. I made a YouTube video on treating diarrhea in dogs you can watch. I will link it below. I hope this helps! Dr. Lindsay Butzer DIARRHEA IN DOGS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8UZeyp_7zk&t=40s

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DateMay 26, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeCat
TopicDiarrhea
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Question:

My cat was on an antibiotic and got diarrhea from it. He's been off of the antibiotic for 3 weeks now but still has diarrhea. What can I give him to stop it?

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Hey! You can give your cat a small amount of peptobismol and Pepcid over the counter give 1mg per pound so most likely a 5 mg is just fine (half of a 10mg). But you may need to go to the veterinarian to get more medicine like metronidazole and propectalin to stop the diarrhea. Or you can buy purina Advita for cat diarrhea which I will put a link below to it on petmeds.com - I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer Probiotic for cats here: https://www.1800petmeds.com/advita+probiotic-prod11894.html Please also check out my YouTube channel for more educational and fun veterinary videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBvlURdNKSJ2oRbzUB1_JQw

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DateMay 9, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
TopicDrug interactions
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Can my dog take metronidazole and sentinal ? I gave my dog her monthly heartworm pill today and she's got really bad diarrhea. She took the heartworm pill around 2:00 p.m. today.

Answer:

Hey! Yes you can. She will be okay! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateApr 26, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeCat
TopicHas had diarrhea for at least 6 weeks.
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How to cure after a steroid shot and antibiotics that haven’t worked so far after 3 weeks.

Answer:

Hey! Cat diarrhea can be many things. Normally it is due to poor diet. The best diet to treat cat diarrhea is Hills ID. Use this. Then you may need intestinal biopsies and ultrasound if the diarrhea isn't going away. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateFeb 22, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
TopicAngel Eyes chews
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I have been giving my yorkie Angel Eyes chews for a week now, but he is having a lot of diarrhea. Is this a short term side effect or should I stop immediately?

Answer:

Hey! I would stop immediately. Your Yorkie may be allergic to other ingredients or the chews maybe causes stomach upset. For the tear staining what you can do is ask your local veterinarian for Tylosin in a capsule. This is the main ingredient in Angel Eyes that helps against tear staining. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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DateFeb 19, 2023
CategoryDiarrhea
Pet TypeDog
TopicTick Flea Heart worm medication
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My dog had significant diarrhea after taking Simparica Trio, X3 days. Do you recommend an alternate? What was the most like offending portion of the medication, the flea, tick or heartworm?

Answer:

Hey! I think the fact that it has medication to treat all 3 at once may be too much for your pet. I suggest doing something like frontline for fleas and ticks and then heartgard for heart worm prevention and give them days apart to not overwhelm the body. I hope this helped! Dr. Lindsay Butzer

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