QuestionI took my 17wk old shih tzu pup to the emergency vet yesterday (Sunday) because for 2 mornings he had a really watery diarrhea for the past 2 mornings (only in the am about 5 am then later in the day it would just be soft) Also yesterday he threw up white foam (no food in it) I also found a partial stool that had a spot of blood in it. I figured he had thrown up bile just because he had an empty stomach and didn't eat much on sat (the first day if this) an the vet suggested that also.
But the did a fecal exam and found a bacteria count high, and alot of plant matter in it also, they ruled out anything really bad because of no temp and he acted very happy (he was very active sat and Sunday despite the Diarrhea) but gave me an antibiotic to give him 2 times a day as well as prescription diet I/d for the diarrhea. the vet suggested that possibly he just ate something that has not agreed with him.
I am just wondering about if this may be an ongoing thing, or hopefully a single time thing.
AnswerDarci -
Bacteria in the stool should not be an ongoing problem; with proper antibiotics, the infection should clear. Feed your dog plain white yogurt about once a week in order to promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the body.
Best Regards,
Charlotte Sherrell, DVM