Maya with diarhea
A few weeks ago Maya had some really bad diarhea. We ran out of the Darwins raw and the girls were feeding her some raw beef and cooked chicken mixed with her kibble. I figured it was the change of diet while we waited for the Darwins to arrive. Anyhow, the girls took her to the vet and she prescribed some antibiotics. Her stool is solid again, but my wife told me that there has been some blood in it. So they took her to the vet today and she said that Maya's colon is probably still irritated and to just finish up the antibiotics. Now I know that along with killing off the bad bacteria, antibiotics also kill off the good bacteria, the probiotics, that help to digest food. Obviously I am concerned.
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I hope she bounces back to her normal self and didn't get too dehydrated.
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I'm in doubt that Maya has coccidia unless she's been around another dog that has it. This is the reason I'm not found of taking my dogs to dog parks and other public places where dogs gather. I just don't trust the health and proper care people provide their dogs that frequent these parks. Ask your Vet where most diseases are contracted from and see what he says. Also ask him about the risks of Parvo and Coccidia in your area. Unfortunately Parvo is at HIGH risk in Jacksonville, NC. I dread taking any of my Bullies to the Vets office because I can just imagine how many dogs with Parvo walk in there every week and I just don't trust the sanitary efforts conducted by the Vets in my area. If I can see dirt, dog hair, stains, and other things on the floor at the Vets office there's no doubt Parvo can be there too.
If you've ever gone to your Vets office and seen someone waiting outside the lobby with their dog you can bet it has Parvo. They will often ask that any known sick dog with Parvo, Kennel Cough, etc to wait outside until called in. This is just something to think about before you decide to walk your dog around the grass area outside your Vets office.
The medication for treating for Coccidia is called "Albon." Again, I'm in doubt Maya has contracted Coccidia or your Vet would have noted it. However, if she has diarrhea that smells like foul blood I'd be concerned that it was Coccidia.
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Second one of the most common causes ( the dumb vets never seem to comprehend ) of blood in the stool around diarrhea time, is caused by straining... And they burst a few capillaries in the "poop canal".... Nothing too serious, but unless you are certain this is the cause, you should follow Steves input into having concern over something serious. Extended period diarrhea is never good, blood or no blood. We find acidophilus is good for restoring digestive system balance, and boiled chicken and rice.