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i don't know what is in maalox, but i wouldn't give it for the kind of diarhea you are describing. some of those human stomach medications have aspirin in them, and many dogs' stomachs cannot handle aspirin.
rest the stomach, then pumpkin, then bland diet, slow transition back to regular food.
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actually i wrote down the wrong product...its not maalox, it kaopectate...strictly for diarrhea & cramps.
lol...not sure why maalox was in my mind. But don't worry, i am not using that on him.
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others may feel differently, but i would not give a dog human GI tract products without a vet's advice. kaopectate is pretty strong stuff. unless the dog is experiencing explosive and/or uncontrollable diarrhea, i don't see the need for it. he doesn't need to be stopped up for pudding-like stools, just given a rest.
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others may feel differently, but i would not give a dog human GI tract products without a vet's advice. kaopectate is pretty strong stuff. unless the dog is experiencing explosive and/or uncontrollable diarrhea, i don't see the need for it. he doesn't need to be stopped up for pudding-like stools, just given a rest.
I don't feel differently! IMO, this is exactly right.
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others may feel differently, but i would not give a dog human GI tract products without a vet's advice. kaopectate is pretty strong stuff. unless the dog is experiencing explosive and/or uncontrollable diarrhea, i don't see the need for it. he doesn't need to be stopped up for pudding-like stools, just given a rest.
This was on a vets advice. He said not to give a full dose as Tucker's diarrhea was not exceptionally runny. And he said to only give it to him for one day. He said it was more to help with any irritation he was having in his stomach and bowels as it would coat the stomach. I only used it for one day, and only a couple of tablespoons. I actually have one more quick question..there is absolutely no blood, and they do seem to be firming up some, but should i be concerned with the mucous type substance that seems to be in the stools. It's absolutely clear and has no blood (kind of like egg whites in it's consistancy).
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This was on a vets advice. He said not to give a full dose as Tucker's diarrhea was not exceptionally runny. And he said to only give it to him for one day......should i be concerned with the mucous type substance that seems to be in the stools. It's absolutely clear and has no blood (kind of like egg whites in it's consistancy).
This kind of mucous (in my experience, which is NOT as a health professional) is usually short-lived and seems to be triggered by irritation in the bowel.
So what I would do is watch it over the weekend, and if the stools are not back to normal Monday morning, I'd call and ask the vet whether he should come in.
Also, the pumpkin (IMO) can be ongoing until the stools are back to normal. I have never heard of a downside to using pumpkin this way.
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This was on a vets advice. He said not to give a full dose as Tucker's diarrhea was not exceptionally runny. And he said to only give it to him for one day......should i be concerned with the mucous type substance that seems to be in the stools. It's absolutely clear and has no blood (kind of like egg whites in it's consistancy).
This kind of mucous (in my experience, which is NOT as a health professional) is usually short-lived and seems to be triggered by irritation in the bowel.
So what I would do is watch it over the weekend, and if the stools are not back to normal Monday morning, I'd call and ask the vet whether he should come in.
Also, the pumpkin (IMO) can be ongoing until the stools are back to normal. I have never heard of a downside to using pumpkin this way.
Good luck! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Thanks Connie, i forgot to ask the vet about it when i was talking to him.
I am sure it's just that Tucker injested too much of the nyla-bone. He's fine in every other aspect drinking and eating his rice and pumpkin (who would've thought dog's like pumpkin )and still eager to play and go for a walk. So i'll just keep my eye on him this weekend, as you suggested and take him into the vets if he hasn't improved by Monday.
Thanks everyone, for all your help and information!!!
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