Ever since we adopted Oliver about three months ago, he had very loose stool. At first, our vet told us just to wait for him to get used to his new food. After a month and a half, when the stool was still loose than ever, I slowly changed out his food to a non-allergenic brand with no corn or wheat, hoping that would help. I also threw in some canned pumpkin, since I read on this site that that sometimes helps. But after a few weeks on the new food, his stool was liquid and smelly, and he had pretty bad gas.
Yesterday, we went back to the vet. No worms or bacteria in the stool, and no fever or other symptoms. He gave Ollie an antibiotic shot and a dose of oral antibiotics. He also gave us prescription wet food that is easy to digest.
Less than 20 hours later, his stool is more firm than I have ever seen! It is a thin cigar shape, rather than just a blob of liquid. I shared the news with my bf, but he just doesn't understand how exciting this is. I knew people on this site could share my joy, so I thought I would share the news.
Anyone else have problems with loose stool? What solved the problem for you? Any tips on ensuring that his stool stay firm?
Thanks!
Yesterday, we went back to the vet. No worms or bacteria in the stool, and no fever or other symptoms. He gave Ollie an antibiotic shot and a dose of oral antibiotics. He also gave us prescription wet food that is easy to digest.
Less than 20 hours later, his stool is more firm than I have ever seen! It is a thin cigar shape, rather than just a blob of liquid. I shared the news with my bf, but he just doesn't understand how exciting this is. I knew people on this site could share my joy, so I thought I would share the news.
Anyone else have problems with loose stool? What solved the problem for you? Any tips on ensuring that his stool stay firm?
Thanks!