Taking Marley to the vet tommorow

Marley_and_Chris · 12-27-2010, 06:16 PM

I adopted Marley in Dec. 16. He was diagnosed with hook worms at the shelter so he was given meds to eliminate them. For the first few days he was hesitant to eat and had very soft stool. So maybe I thought it was due to the worms and that he had to adjust to his new food and possibly a little nervous.

It has been a little over 2 weeks since I've had him and his stool is still very soft and today it was almost completely pasty. (Sorry for the graphic description). There had been times where it has been close to normal though. After 5 days I called the vet and was told to feed him white rice, boiled chicken, and cottage cheese. I've been doing so and no luck. So tomorrow at 11 we will be at the vet getting Marley Stumps checked out..

Hopefully is nothing serious.

Annie714 · 12-28-2010, 12:48 AM

Fingers and paws crossed for you and Marley. Let us know what the vet says.

Maggie Sues Dad · 12-28-2010, 05:13 AM

Hoping everthing goes well! Me and Maggie will be thinking of you guys.

Yogi's Mom · 12-28-2010, 01:35 PM

Hope Marley has a good vet visit. Have you tried a small amount of pumpkin to firm up the stool? Doesn't always work but worth a try.

Marley_and_Chris · 12-28-2010, 01:45 PM

Thank you all. Everything went well with Marley today, he is worm free. The doctor prescribed Hills prescription diet (i/d Gastrointestinal health). He said the food should fix his stomach up. Everything else looks good and Marley is one healthy Basset!

BubbaLeroy · 12-28-2010, 04:20 PM

I'm so glad Marley is doing OK. He's one lucky Basset to have been adopted by you. I'm sure he'll do great and can't wait to here updates on how things are going.

SophieB · 12-28-2010, 04:58 PM

I hope Marley continues to do well and brings you many years of Basset fun and happiness!

Nitrosmom · 12-29-2010, 11:23 AM

We had the loose stool problem with Nitro too. Our vet said to try different foods. They also suggested giving him some plain yogurt, about a teaspoon mixed in with his food. The the most part he is fine now, but as a typical basset, he seems to find the most peculiar things to eat, and then he has loose stools again for a day or two.

Marley_and_Chris · 12-29-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Nitrosmom

We had the loose stool problem with Nitro too. Our vet said to try different foods. They also suggested giving him some plain yogurt, about a teaspoon mixed in with his food. The the most part he is fine now, but as a typical basset, he seems to find the most peculiar things to eat, and then he has loose stools again for a day or two.

Marley is the same way. Today I brought him to my parents house and they have 2 dachshund that are on a raw food diet and their bowls were down on the floor full of food when we got there. Well I let Marley of the leash said hi to everyone by the time I get to Marley both bowl were empty. So I guess we are going to have to wait for the afternoon walk see how everything is.

Nitrosmom · 12-29-2010, 11:34 AM

Goodness, bassets can be quick, can't they? I'm sure he will be fine

12-27-2010, 06:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marley_and_Chris Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 14	Taking Marley to the vet tommorow I adopted Marley in Dec. 16. He was diagnosed with hook worms at the shelter so he was given meds to eliminate them. For the first few days he was hesitant to eat and had very soft stool. So maybe I thought it was due to the worms and that he had to adjust to his new food and possibly a little nervous. It has been a little over 2 weeks since I've had him and his stool is still very soft and today it was almost completely pasty. (Sorry for the graphic description). There had been times where it has been close to normal though. After 5 days I called the vet and was told to feed him white rice, boiled chicken, and cottage cheese. I've been doing so and no luck. So tomorrow at 11 we will be at the vet getting Marley Stumps checked out.. Hopefully is nothing serious.

12-28-2010, 04:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
BubbaLeroy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,288	I'm so glad Marley is doing OK. He's one lucky Basset to have been adopted by you. I'm sure he'll do great and can't wait to here updates on how things are going. __________________ You don't own a Basset, a Basset owns you!! Aroooooos from Bogie !! - Trumbull's Who's Teasin Bogart CGC- Born April 21, 2005 ATB: Bubba - (Trumbull's Surley It's Stormin Norman) Sept. 8, 1998 - Dec. 20, 2005

12-28-2010, 12:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Annie714 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Posts: 1,164	Fingers and paws crossed for you and Marley. Let us know what the vet says.

12-28-2010, 05:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Maggie Sues Dad Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Deckerville Mi. Posts: 35	Hoping everthing goes well! Me and Maggie will be thinking of you guys.

12-28-2010, 01:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,109	Hope Marley has a good vet visit. Have you tried a small amount of pumpkin to firm up the stool? Doesn't always work but worth a try.

12-28-2010, 01:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Marley_and_Chris Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 14	Thank you all. Everything went well with Marley today, he is worm free. The doctor prescribed Hills prescription diet (i/d Gastrointestinal health). He said the food should fix his stomach up. Everything else looks good and Marley is one healthy Basset!

12-28-2010, 04:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
SophieB Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 839	I hope Marley continues to do well and brings you many years of Basset fun and happiness!

12-29-2010, 11:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nitrosmom Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 65	We had the loose stool problem with Nitro too. Our vet said to try different foods. They also suggested giving him some plain yogurt, about a teaspoon mixed in with his food. The the most part he is fine now, but as a typical basset, he seems to find the most peculiar things to eat, and then he has loose stools again for a day or two.

12-29-2010, 11:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nitrosmom Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 65	Goodness, bassets can be quick, can't they? I'm sure he will be fine

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