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Puppy is due for 3rd vaccination today and she still has another set of antibiotics to go.. Do I get her vaccinated and also on antibiotic course? Will that affects her internally in long term? Vet did said that with both he don't see any issue at all

I got her Eukanuba Intestinal Plus for Puppy the other day. She is also on chicken breast. Her poo was soft and this morning it finally firms up. Hopefully by next course of medication, next week, she will be all good

about Giardia, Metrogyl antibiotics seems to be one that can kill the bacteria.. so I think it's covered? She will be having her next course next week. At the moment, she is off it for whole week. her poo seems to be ok but soft... will slowly gain her weight and have her nutrient back up before changing her diet to harden the poo oh yeah, got Eukanuba Intestinal Plus for puppy, recommended by vet

With our rescue pups, we will dose once prophylactically with Baycox, and give Canex or Fenpral worming tablets (or Canex puppy syrup if the pups are under 2kg) about 24-48 hours after giving the Baycox dose. If there are fleas present, we will use Revolution spot on for the pups' weight range. T. don't think it's due to Sentinal Spectrum. Had her a week before her diarrhoea and then it continues.. I think at the moment she is having soft poo, and am hoping that she is slowly getting better.. I am sure it is something on the coccidia, maybe giardia or etc. Vet can see the coccidia cells so basically she has it..

sorry about my explanation ... I meant to say found some coccidia oocysts and he was explaining one particular cell surrounding the feces cell, etc.. hence my confusing explanation. ... silly me... I don't know if any other problems other than coccidia.. perhaps she is trying to get well by her own.. ? However, her last runny poo was 6am and till now, she is sleeping.. the next one is better... !

Gosh, you and pup have gone through a lot. She had her first runny poo this morning, with a loud fart that shocked me too. She was playful after that, having a go with her toys as usual. She has been resting right after till now. I might call the vet an inquire about Giardia and Hookworm..

at the moment, chicken breast and her usual Optimum Puppy kibble.. she was fine with her diet since young till she has her bouts of diarrhoea.. no idea what triggers it Yes I am so so worried and stressss Thanks Clyde

Vet prescribed the Baycox and has asked us to give her 0.75ml daily for 5 days, skip 7 days and repeat after that for 5 days. Now we are in the second day of skip days. I don't remember if vet was looking for all types of bacteria, eg Giardia or he may have particularly looking at Coccidia only. I might give him a ring just to confirm. She has been vac (2nd) and dewormed with Sentinal Spectrum at 12 weeks of age, and a week after she started her diarrhoea as per my post explaining the ordeal. I have not deworm her since but she is scheduled for her next, this month end. Where can I get the Canex or Fenpral? Is it available in pet store or from the vet? I haven't seen both the brand before.. I am so worried and stress

Hi, I am lost and stress at the moment at my pup's bouts of diarrhoea.. She is 15 weeks old now. I got her at 8 weeks old. She started having her diarrhoea at about 2 weeks ago and she had her first course of antibiotics. She was fine with it for the 5 days course but came back after 24 hours. Then back to the vet, was given Metrogyl antibiotics and Baycox (5 days, skip 7 days, 5 days again course), as vet tested a sample from her anus and found cell looking like Coccidia oocysts. She had her first 5 days course and she was good, soft poo but not runny. However, as she is off it, within the next 24 hours, she is back with her first diarrhoea this morning. I am going insane.... She seems to be eating much lesser nowadays, perhaps the bland food is not so enticing. Although nothing has change, she is eating and playing. Hope that won't change.. I don't know what else to do... Should I be going to the vet today to ask for lab test? I have an adult 1 and half year dog, Snowy. He is fine. Troubled.

yes I saw that too... it says: Features and benefits Capsule can be opened for easy dispensing to children or infants. Provides special human strains which adhere to the bowel wall and colonise the intestines. Suitable for use during pregnancy.

I can understand the capsule to contain it. I did see the kids Inner Heath Plus one with powder forms? I would think it might be ok to open the capsule? At the moment, I am reluctant to overdose the little one as she has just completed her first 5 days course of Metrogyl antibiotics and Baycox. She will be on her next course, 7 days later. I had a look at the pet PAW Blackmore, it says about 1gram for less than 10 kg dogs. I have the Blackmores Intestinal Health on hand at the moment and thinking I can make use of it..

I know this topic is old but am interested to know about it.. if I get this for a 15 weeks old puppy - 2 kg, how much should I be giving her? Looking at it, it has by capsule and stated children 2-6 years should take one capsule a day... should I be giving half daily?

good to know... whew!! I was going to bash my head on the wall literally!!!!!

Oh thank you for the tips, I will be shopping for the Jalna Greek Yogurt soon!

thank God for that Alyosha! thanks so much for the info. About the probiotic, what type do I give or where can I get it? anything like plain yogurt brand that is good or need to grab pharmacy.. would this be good idea for her diarrhoea? She hasn't has one since the course of meds, but she will be off it soon, so wanting to make sure she is good

Hi all, My new addition was diagnosed with coccidia oocysts. She was having bouts of diarrhoea two weeks ago and was given antibiotics, however her diarrhoea returns after 48 hours of completing the course. We went to the vet to ask for a feces test and out come coccidia oocysts diagnosed. That was 3 days ago. We were given metrogyl antibiotics and baycox. Metrogyl 200mg per feed and Baycox 0.75ml per feed based on her weight. I am so beside myself now. For some weird reason, I was giving her twice a day the Baycox 0.75ml when I should be giving her once a day, perhaps mixed up together with metrogyl as it is twice a day. So that means she is having double dose = 1.5ml of Baycox? I feel so bad. So angry of myself and feeling so.. sick / upset ! I kept asking myself oh why oh why! Does anyone knows about the side effect of over dosing? I couldn't fine the information. She is fine, active, energetic, eating and drinking, her usual self. She is now 15 weeks old. Thanks

I am so sorry about your loss

Hi all, We've got a new pup. She is an 8 week old Shih Tzu. Very lovely solid gold with black mask puppy. I think her black mask will eventually fade as I can see some lighter roots already.. Our first night was ok but this morning she cried and scream like no tomorrow wanting to get out from the play pen to play We are lucky our house compound is large enough that the scream seems a little bit (just a little bit) fainter outside. Yes, I walked around the house to checked out the scream while she was screaming. Wanting to make sure the neighbours will not hear the full scream of the pup. I cannot imagine how big her lungs are that she can really scream, whine, yelp and .... don't know if she bark.. Advice DOLers? When she scream, I should ignore? Totally ignore? Good luck to us for the few weeks to come. Hopefully she will slowly realise that the screaming and whining won't get her anywhere Cheers

I guess the majority seems to agree on the male - female combo. I guess the female will rule the pack

I see. Looks like male - female is a better choice. I did see some other forums where they mentioned about the female being the bossy one too ! Do you think male - male combo are less fights compare to female - female? Of course both neutered. My dad once had female - female (not neutered) and both wants to kill each other, they have to be separated in the household all the time. But then, he had other female-female and male- male that live fine together. I guess, female - female has a higher chance of aggressiveness towards each other?

Hi all, I currently have a 15 months old male shih tzu, desexed. I am thinking of introducing a new friend to Snowy. I don't know if I should be introducing a female shih tzu or a male shih tzu, to avoid dominance / aggressiveness between them. Initially, I am thinking of a female shih tzu but some breeder said, two males together are fine too. Any ideas? Thanks

good to know it works. I've just bought one. Trying on him. So basically put the drops required on his tongue and also on the water yeah? I believe by drinking from the water, it would maintain the calming effect...

I didn't try the Thundershirt but I did try a snug shirt, didn't work. I find having a shirt on him at the moment makes him too warm. It would be ok during winter I guess.

Hi all, me baby suddenly get himself into separation anxiety. He goes crazy whining, jumping up sofa, wanting to climb everywhere and continue yelping / barking (bark in a sharp pitchy whiny way). I did give all the toys, kong, bob-a-lot, treat balls and so on for him but somehow he disregard all of it when we are not at home with him. I have spy cam on so I know what he is going through the whole time when I am out. now going out to do some groceries makes me worries. I just wonder if any natural remedy can be use for a long period without harming him? I mean daily dosage for 3 months? I saw from the forum people talking about Rescue Remedy & it works well, and not sure if there are anything else out there that works and it's natural? Edit: he is indoor dog. So basically inside when we are out and about. Thanks

wouldn't that be too much to put the dog under again in such short time? Usually the vet wouldn't recommend it. My Snowy get his hernia and desexed done when he was 8 months. Vet prefer to get it done one time. as for the other male pup I am referring, his hernia was too big and risky.