[Natalie C]

@anon101 I am not looking for a veterinary health care professional to respond, I am simply looking for alternative ways to help Charlie. We do bring him in for annual check ups, and as I have mentioned in my posts, it was always passed off as no big deal after getting an xray, anal glands expressed and switching food suggestions. Which is why I decided that we should take matters into our own hands because going to the vet is only raking up a bill and not providing us with solutions. I didn’t interpret anything, others were directly telling me that I am not a good owner for keeping him at home and not providing him with vet care. He’s not in a dire situation where blood comes out in his stool or urine. It’s just happening frequently which bothers him and also my family. It is concerning. Please read my post carefully before responding.

[Natalie C]

Wow, thanks for all your help Crazy4cats!!! I’ve actually read about the garlic and was a little hesitant at first with it, but she now gets the absolute TINIEST amount minced, mixed in with her homemade food and kibble. I’m not sure if it’s doing anything but I thought it would be worth a shot and it’s being introduced to her ever so slowly.

I took your advice on the fiber in your earlier post and ran out to get some sweet potatoes and carrots for them! Any other food suggestions would be greatly appreciated 🙂 I’m planning on going to the pet store tomorrow to look for a probiotic for her, but for now do you think Kefir will be okay to eat after she takes her medication? She seems to enjoy it a lot too without any problems.

My vet didn’t prescribe Metronidazole, so I also ordered a second round of Panacur to give them 10 days after. But i’m probably gonna give intervet a call to figure out the correct dosages for her. And I think i’m going to put the Kochi Free on hold for now until after our next check up with the vet.

For the poop clean up, I try my best to clean it up asap with a we Lysol wipe and clean her pads 1-2x a day.

Both dogs are doing great. Eating all their food. No diarrhea, no constipation, solid poops. We’ve decided not to let P out during our nightly potty runs with Charlie. And everyone gets wiped down after every bowel movement, and after every walk.

If there are any other suggestions that would be greatly appreciated! Hoping to get this annoying bug OUT of my dogs!!!!!!!!!!!

[Natalie C]

@Susan Thanks for saying what I was somehow unable to say. I have been thoroughly reading every article you provided! It’s been a lot of help and a lot of fun learning about new things for my dogs!

@anon101, I had a 16 year old Maltese that I’ve had that I loved so dearly. She lived such a happy long life until we caught an inoperable, growing tumor in her gums. We were prescribed medications, I assume steroids, to soothe her pain, and after 4 days on treatment, it looked like the meds were sucking the life out of her, literally. She lay there limp and unable to stand up, or even to look straight and properly. I took her off those meds and she sprung right back up. She eventually passed in my arms, the pain was too much for her. Ever since then, I believe what’s best for my fur kids is a healthy diet and natural healing, or as close too. I don’t mind medication when it’s needed, but if there’s a way to take care of it naturally, I will almost always try it. Thank you for your concern of Penelope. She is now on Panacur for 5 days, with home made food and kibble. Taking some kefir after in case the meds give her an weird tummy. She’s loving everything so far. And my other dog Charlie is on it as well. I also ordered Panacur for a second round online.

Also, Susan, have you heard of kochi free? Some other doggie forums were talking about trying kocchi free if Panacur did not get rid of the Giardia.

Thank you everyone for your replies! I really am reading everything and soaking everything in. I just want the best for my babies is all!

[Natalie C]

Hi Susan, thanks so much! I’ve been trying to find a better grade food than Royal Canin, but that’s just what her breeder started off with. I tried to introduce Wellness small puppy breed to her about 2 weeks after she came, but the kibbles were too big for her and I ended up having to give it away to the shelter. I will look into Canidae small puppy food and see if the kibbles will be small enough for her, thank you for the suggestion! Also, do you think that adding Vitamin C will help with getting rid of her Giardia? Although she’s showing no symptoms, I would like for that nasty parasite to go away. She’s being prescribed Panacur for 5 days for the second time starting tonight. Any input would be helpful!!! Thank you so much!!

[Natalie C]

@anon101 Thank you for your input. My pups show no symptoms, and hasn’t shown symptoms since we got her home over 2 months ago. No diarrhea/soft poops, no lethargy, no loss of appetite, no increase of sleep either and she’s packed on a whopping 2 pounds since she came home to us, which made me start to believe that she may be a carrier of Giardia. I am going to go pick up her medication tomorrow and ask him questions about that. I tried to find a pharm near by to pick up the meds, but our vet told us because she’s so small she needs it in specific measurements and crush it for us. I do plan on bringing my other dog in for a testing tomorrow, but as mentioned before, neither are showing symptoms. Just trying to see if there are any additives I could add to their diets to help get the Giardia out!

@crazy4cats We were actually prescribed Panacur again, and I plan on picking it up tomorrow. Do you think adding Forti Flora and sweet potato into both their diets will be beneficial? Just trying my best to help them the most natural way possible.

Thanks again for both your replies!

[Natalie C]

My Chihuahuas love Solid Gold Small Breed dog food. One is 12lbs and the other is 3lbs. I mix it with some ground turkey, kale, carrots, coconut oil and egg shells. Super late but hope this helps! Lol

[Natalie C]

I’ve had the same problem! Except mine is doing the opposite of pooping less often. I’m going to assume that it’s the change in her diet taking time to adjust but I’m not sure as well. Always worried about my fur babies tho lol

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