When will he get better?!?!?

[ccurran]

So Seamus is on his second batch of antibiotics for his giardia. He started last Thursday night on a powder that I give to him twice a day (usually wrapped in Turkey or something since it is really bitter tasting). He is also on a bland chicken and rice diet. His poos are still really runny/soft. I am really concerned that he isn't getting better! He is only pooing once or twice a day (which my vet said was normal since he is on chicken and rice) and he is eating, drinking and playing perfectly but I just want his poos to get back to normal! How long until it gets better?!?!

 

[bullmama]

Oh my, I wish I could tell you it's an easy fix, but it is not. My boy went through several rounds of medicines before he came back clear. It seemed like a couple months. He also lost a lot of weight. The powder stuff you are describing is what I think finally got rid of his. It took two full rounds of that stuff. As long as his poo is not shooting out like an explosion that is a good sign. Make sure you put diaper cream on the bum if it looks sore


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[ccurran]

Thankfully he has not had any diarrhea (knock on wood). It is just runny/soft poo once or twice a day. His bum looks okay. I clean it with a baby wipe when necessary but its not red or irritated. I just wish he would get better!

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

How about adding the pumpkin to his food...the canned..100% pumpkin. Not the pie filling. It should help a bit..even with everything else going on!

 

[izstigspunks]

No help here but wanted to offer to you support. You and adorable Seamus will get through this! Giardia is a toughie, no doubt, but you've got a good handle on it.

 

[nyerathrt]

i think jameson went through 2 rounds before his was gone...you need to keep washing his bedding daily...toys...blankets....it's so contagious

 

[Lily122511]

Hang in there! Lily also went through 2 rounds of meds before it was gone.
I know it somtimes feels like things never end.
The first few months I had Lily it was always something but it will get better!

 

[sweetpeasmom2008]

So sorry going through the meds and poo myself! I hope he gets better and it will be gone for good soon!

 

[Texkota]

Poor Seamus, hang in there buddy.

With a name like Seamus maybe he needs some single malt????

 

[ChanelnBrutus]

Nothing to add. Just hope he gets better soon!


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[Sherry]

When pooh is soft or runny, time really drags on, no doubt. Hang in there, we're with ya

 

[PeterPanAndWendy]

I have nothing to add either, just hoping he gets better soon!

 

[ccurran]

Thanks for all the kind words. Thankfully the giardia does not seem to be slowing him down. We went for a nice long walk yesterday and then he got to play with some puppies yesterday evening. He was all tuckered out at night and slept 6 hours before I got up to let him out! Yay! Hopefully the medicine will start working soon and we will get his poos back to normal!

 

[JAKEISGREAT]

Thanks for all the kind words. Thankfully the giardia does not seem to be slowing him down. We went for a nice long walk yesterday and then he got to play with some puppies yesterday evening. He was all tuckered out at night and slept 6 hours before I got up to let him out! Yay! Hopefully the medicine will start working soon and we will get his poos back to normal!

Just wondering how Seamus is??

 

[ccurran]

He is doing great. I definitely think he is gaining weight (will see when we go to the vets on the 7th). His poos are getting a little more solid as the days go on. They are more formed then a big pile of mush (sorry for the details!) so that is good. He is still on his meds and on chicken/rice diet. I am hoping to get him back on his kibble (TOTW) after I am done with the last batch of rice and chicken that I cooked up.

He is a spoiled pup for sure but we are loving having him in our lives! Thanks for checking in!