Hey everyone...
I've read up on the topics re: Diarrhoea that I could find so far, but I'm still not quite sure what to do.
Gatsby is a tri, just shy of a year old (he'll turn 1 in three weeks). He has been doing great with potty training and has been out of his kennel during the day while I'm at work since I returned to teaching from christmas break (Jan 3). Two weeks ago he had a major episode of diarrhoea while I was at work, then had a similar incident the next day. I assumed it was due to a different type of bone I had give him as a treat so I took the bone away and then he was fine until about a week ago when he had a similar accident. I've noticed when I watch him potty outside that sometimes his poo is soft/drippy and sometimes--during the same day even--it's fine.
Last night he had an accident in my bedroom that was a mix of solid and soft poo. Then this afternoon he was walking into the kitchen towards me and he just let loose with a huge stream of diarrhoea. It scared him--I don't know that he even felt it--and I put him outside where he dripped and tried to poo for a few minutes.
His appetite hasn't changed at all--he eats about a cup of dry food each day. Also, he doesn't seem lethargic or sick. We played earlier today with his favorite toy and he has seemed fine since the latest diarrhoea episode.
Should I take him to the vet? Has anyone had "random diarrhoea" experiences before?
Thanks!
Kelly
I've read up on the topics re: Diarrhoea that I could find so far, but I'm still not quite sure what to do.
Gatsby is a tri, just shy of a year old (he'll turn 1 in three weeks). He has been doing great with potty training and has been out of his kennel during the day while I'm at work since I returned to teaching from christmas break (Jan 3). Two weeks ago he had a major episode of diarrhoea while I was at work, then had a similar incident the next day. I assumed it was due to a different type of bone I had give him as a treat so I took the bone away and then he was fine until about a week ago when he had a similar accident. I've noticed when I watch him potty outside that sometimes his poo is soft/drippy and sometimes--during the same day even--it's fine.
Last night he had an accident in my bedroom that was a mix of solid and soft poo. Then this afternoon he was walking into the kitchen towards me and he just let loose with a huge stream of diarrhoea. It scared him--I don't know that he even felt it--and I put him outside where he dripped and tried to poo for a few minutes.
His appetite hasn't changed at all--he eats about a cup of dry food each day. Also, he doesn't seem lethargic or sick. We played earlier today with his favorite toy and he has seemed fine since the latest diarrhoea episode.
Should I take him to the vet? Has anyone had "random diarrhoea" experiences before?
Thanks!
Kelly