Saw a lovely lady vet today. She thought Hedley was in good health and gaining weight and growing well. She didnt think the foods themselves were at fault, but was concerned about the worming situation. I havent been giving enough worming solution. I followed the directions of the person we got him from, but accept he has probably doubled in size since they weighed him! She wants me to give panacur today and for next 2 days i.e. 3 days in a row, at a higher dose now he has grown. She says that will get rid of all worms and also if you do it for 3 days it gets rid of giardia and something else (cant remember). She gave me a stool sample pot and offered to test it if this doesnt settle down. She was happy enough with him on James Wellbeloved puppy duck and rice, I mentioned chappie and she said thats fine also.

Sounds like you've got quite a good vet there

James Wellbeloved is good food for dog.
cost more but good for dog. not full of fillers.
Have you got the worms out of it yet?

There are several partners, its probably just luck who you get. I did feel that they were very caring though, and the vet nurses who were on reception were helpful each time I rang them. Its only 2 miles away, open every day except Christmas day, its not part of a chain, and they carry a range of pet goods for sale, including James Wellbeloved, plus things like collars lead s toys nail clippers etc. So it seems to tick all the boxes. I suppose the test will be when he is really ill. He is insured, and I did mean to ask them if they took insurance payments direct as that would be useful.

Chappie has done the trick. Firm and brown this morning!!! Put out the flags. He isnt eating it as quickly as he was yesterday though. I think its the old "I like a new tin best, dont like that one thats been in the fridge". Our other dog was like this with the other half can.

I need to find some charts now that will give me a clue as to how much a day he needs. It says on the back 5kg dog 1 can a day. He 1.7kg so Im giving half a tin a day divided by 4, but what I will be doing is checking one of those charts which says how many calories a pup needs a day at particular age/weight, and working it out from there (I hope). Unless anyone else knows.

Dog Food: Nutrition, Dog Food Ingredients & Nutritional Requirements for Adult Dogs & Puppies

- About Pet Food

Glad the Chappie has worked

Thanks. 390 calories according to the first link. But of course the tin doesnt have the calories on! Need to do some more research.

Hi, my boy had the same and it took some investigating to find out what was wrong.. he still has occasionally sloppy poo's but I think this is due to the odd dead mammal he chomps on from the woods
Changing food could be causing the bleeding, also straining causes bleeding. Mucus is good as we all need mucus to pass a stool just make sure it isnt bright green or yellow and there isnt too much of it. It should just lye on top of the stool. I changed my dogs food over about 14 days, previously I did it over a week and this still upset their tummies.
bad infestation of worms also cause bleeding. Panacur is a good one to use in pups although it has to be used over 3 days as you stated. When he is older you could change to drontal or a spot on like advocate or stronghold (which is a flea treatment too).
Chappie is very good for upset tummies and allergies. My boy has a rice and soya allergy and after lots of trials with good brand kibble both dogs settled on butchers canned with fresh veg and foldhill mixer. Not alot of people agree with canned food as it doesnt clean teeth as good as kibble and it produces huge poo's! BUT its what the dog adapts to that counts. I tried Natures menu, JWB, wainrights, wafcol, burns the lot... they hated it!!! so now its the old and trusted butchers with no gluten, wheat, cereals or soya which is perfect for my little babies!!
good luck and I hope the bleeding and runs have stopped.
x

__________________
Lhasa Apso Lover - Gemma and Joey x
www.lhasa-apso-forums.co.uk

Thanks. No more blood or mucous, and the colour is dark brown and its formed but still soft.

I am going to keep him on Chappie for a while and keep his gut calm. Maybe a week or two. I want to use a puppy food soon though as not sure if chappie enough nourishment for him.

I would like to try later with dry food, and thought very very gradually introducing / trying Wafcol Salmon and Potato puppy. Anyone used this?