How to harden stool?

[dawnybabe]

Thank You, Maybe I will do that too.. Freezing it sounds like a really good idea!!
I Really Appreciate the help.

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by dawnybabe

Thank You, Maybe I will do that too.. Freezing it sounds like a really good idea!!
I Really Appreciate the help.

no problemo I sure hope it helps , keep us posted and good luck !

[dawnybabe]

I will do for sure, I hope it helps too

[dawnybabe]

Originally Posted by dawnybabe

okay, Thank you!!

Do I put 1 tablespoon each meal I give him or just once a day?

[Frenchy]

Originally Posted by dawnybabe

Do I put 1 tablespoon each meal I give him or just once a day?

I wouldn't give more than 2 tablespoon per day. If you give too much , it will do the reverse reaction (more soft stool).

I'm hoping other members will comment on the amounts , maybe you could give more ....

[the gang]

4 month old should still be on puppy food, you cry try yourget as well as rice, brenda and the pins

[Longblades]

Originally Posted by ANBshilling

What can I use to harden my pup's stool? We switched his food from Eukanuba to Nutro Nat Choice almost 3 weeks ago and its been soft ever since possibly causing his anal gland problem.
Is there anything I can add to his diet? Will it ever harden up on its own? Does it usually take this long before it hardens up?

Nice topic, I know!

Thanks in advance!

I'm curious, why did you switch foods? It sounds like the Eukanuba did not give you this problem so why did you take him off it? I can't tell from your post if the anal gland problem started on the Euk or appeared after the Nutro. What is the anal gland problem?

[dawnybabe]

Originally Posted by the gang

4 month old should still be on puppy food, you cry try yourget as well as rice, brenda and the pins

I'm not sure if your answering to me about my 4 mnth old Boxer but I never said he wasnt on Puppy food. He is on Puppy food but his stool is soo soft you cant even pick it up sometimes and is gross... We currently switched him from Orijen to Acana which so far is seeming to help abit and I gave him some pumpkin last night and this morning so far its been good. i'll see tonight after work how he's doing!! If Pumpkin doesnt work i'm gonna try Plain Yogurt... Thanks

[dawnybabe]

Originally Posted by Frenchy

I wouldn't give more than 2 tablespoon per day. If you give too much , it will do the reverse reaction (more soft stool).

I'm hoping other members will comment on the amounts , maybe you could give more ....

So I gave my puppy some pumpkin last night and this morning it was firmer then usual but I'll see how it is tonight and hope its good then I know it worked. But how long do you use the pumpkin only just for a few days or what?

[rainbow]

Originally Posted by Longblades

I'm curious, why did you switch foods? It sounds like the Eukanuba did not give you this problem so why did you take him off it? I can't tell from your post if the anal gland problem started on the Euk or appeared after the Nutro. What is the anal gland problem?

Longblades, ANBshilling hasn't posted since July 2005.

[rainbow]

Originally Posted by dawnybabe

So I gave my puppy some pumpkin last night and this morning it was firmer then usual but I'll see how it is tonight and hope its good then I know it worked. But how long do you use the pumpkin only just for a few days or what?

It should help within a day or two. I also think that you may be overfeeding her a bit. The feeding chart on the back of the bag is just a guide and you need to take into consideration how many treats she gets per day and how much exercise.

Try cutting back to 2 cups a day and then increase to 2 1/2 cups If her poop stays firm increase to 3 cups and if the diarrhea returns then cut the amount back.

[Longblades]

Originally Posted by rainbow

Longblades, ANBshilling hasn't posted since July 2005.

Oh my. I got caught that time. Thanks for alerting me.

[rainbow]

Originally Posted by Longblades

Oh my. I got caught that time. Thanks for alerting me.

LOL ....we've all done it one time or another.

[dawnybabe]

Originally Posted by rainbow

It should help within a day or two. I also think that you may be overfeeding her a bit. The feeding chart on the back of the bag is just a guide and you need to take into consideration how many treats she gets per day and how much exercise.

Try cutting back to 2 cups a day and then increase to 2 1/2 cups If her poop stays firm increase to 3 cups and if the diarrhea returns then cut the amount back.

Okay, Thank you.. I think thats what we will try to do and see if it helps. So far i think the pumpkin maybe helping, but we will still cut back to 2 cups and then increase it slowly....he is already 36lbs and 18weeks we thinks hes gonna be a big boy, well bigger then his dad his feet are same size as his dads now!! Thanks again..

[rainbow]

First, sorry for referring to your big boy as a "she".

I hope the cutting back works so let us know.

[dawnybabe]

Soo I tried cutting my Boxer back to 2 cups a day and half an ice cube of pumpkin and his stool has been good, Way better then before...Thanks Everyone for the tips and I will keep you informed how it ends after I stop pumpkin... i hope all good!!

[rainbow]

Glad to hear his poops are good and hope it continues.

Btw, I never welcomed you to the forum and also inform you that we always insist that new members post pics of their fur babies.