Diarrhoea in lactating bitch

Re: Diarrhoea in lactating bitch

Virginia Campbell — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 18:41:03 GMT

Maybe worth getting the pups used to a wee touch of supplementary bottle feedling in case this [quote user="JoA"] she's gaining condition[/quote] siutation reverses a little in the next week or so when they start pulling more and more milk from her?

Good luck with the pups. I love lurchers - post us some photos if you get time!

Re: Diarrhoea in lactating bitch

Martin Atkinson — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 15:02:45 GMT

[quote user="JoA"]...think I am going to need to move on to antibiotics[/quote] Why? You've not indicted that she's unwell, pyrexic, has anything other than a good appetite or that there is any blood which might be reasons to give pre-emptive antibiotic. You need a sample for culture/examination and make an indicative diagnosis before you dish out antibiotics. Carry on with a sensitive diet, probiotics and kaolin (or whatever) and electrolyte replacement fluids. And give her some precautionary fenbendazole as suggested.

Re: Diarrhoea in lactating bitch

JoA — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:54:23 GMT

Yes, thanks. I had forgotten to worm her especially before breeding, but have given her 1 dose of panacur 3 days ago. Also bland diet, vitB12, multivit tab and pro-kolin. Think we are gradually getting there, so far no antibs. The pups are thriving so far, and she's gaining condition. The garden is disgusting!

Re: Diarrhoea in lactating bitch

Thomas Johnson — Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:32:29 GMT

[quote user="JoA"]

My own lurcher bitch has whelped 4 days ago and has developed severe watery diarrhoea. I have fed her bland food and given her probiotic but think I am going to need to move on to antibiotics. Any advice on the what is safe and appropriate? she has 10 pups, they are a little scrawny but very lively so far

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Not sure what worming protocol you went for before whelping, but also might be worth considering Giardia if she's not been on Panacur?

Re: Diarrhoea in lactating bitch

james herriot lied — Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:32:23 GMT

Obviously, you're best placed on when to administer antibs to your own dog, Jo, so my tuppence would be old fashioned synulox (other brands are available).

Plus a bunch of vits/minerals and a faecal study, to be on the safe side.

Welcome to the forum.