By tildob
Date 29.01.19 14:58 UTC
We have a 8 day old puppy with Diarrhea, I had the vet come out yesterday who gave antibiotics and probiotics. The Diarrhea seemed to clear up so I carried on with antibiotics but left out the probiotic. Today pup has Diarrhea again, I’ve given the pro biotics but I am worried about dehydration, could I give him liquid life aid or should I get the vet out again, even though I don’t know what else the vet can do. It’s not like water but there’s lots of it, he only does it when I stimulate him, it’s a greenish colour. He’s from a litter of 10 and threat are fine
Why are you stimulating him and not leaving mum to do it? Best thing is to ensure he gets plenty of fluids - from mum!
If you worry about dehydration, gently pinch the skin and see how rapidly it returns to usual position - just as you would in an adult dog. A vet can give subcutaneous fluids. But really if he is drinking from mum and gaining weight, he should be fine.