Hi, I have a 9mnth old yellow lab. I've had dogs before, but this is truly mine, and the first I've independantly taken care of. She is a great dog, and potty trained. All day today she has had diarea, seaming uncontrollably, as she has gone the bathroom in places that she never has before, i.e. the cab of my truck and her kennel. She had only been in my pickup for 10 minutes when she did so and had been out. Yesterday, she had 2-4 pigs ears, as I forgot the bag within her reach, 2 treats out of a Kong, and cheddar chease, a few small cubes for treats while i was training her. She also insisted on picking up a rock that she seamed to think had something on it, but i didn't see anything. I suspect her problem is from her diet yesterday, my question mainly is, is there anything i might be able to do to help her along, or get over it this time, and for any future times. Also, is there anything i should be aware of as in, what might upset her stomach as treats, and a good limit.

It sounds as if her dire rear was caused by too many rich treats. The best way to deal with it is remove all food from her for 24 hours to give her tummy a break. Then introduce it slowly back. Rice is a good bland food to give her when you start back. Plain Yoghurt will also help her tummy out.

If she doesn't stop the runs within 48 hours, take her to see the vet. He can give her some medicine that will help to stop it.
In the meantime, since she's still a pup, don't worry too much about all of those treats. Pig ears are very oily. (I give them to mine, but they're adults and only about 3 times a week).
Dog biscuits for puppies and a bit of cheese occasionally can work too. I used to train just using their plain kibble as 'treats' . They didn't care, it was FOOD... yippee :rolleyes: :P
good luck with your puppy.
toodles

I have a nine month old GSD with the same trouble at the minute:( Like Eog says- She was starved Christmas Day- fed rice and diced turkey yesterday- not the usual portions either- I halved them so I didn't over fill her stomach too soon- and I have fed her today with her usual dog food but I still only gave three quarters of what I usually give her- again trying to build it up again slowly:) She's only just been to the toilet today- since she had nothing inside to go for yesterday:) She held the rice down and in very well and today her bowel movement would seem to be back to normal:)

Stacey x x x

Hi, don't know if this will help anyone, a very good friend recommended that instead of the usual boiled rice, (some dogs do not tolerate rice very well) but to use boiled mashed potatoes, obviously no milk added just boiled and mashed and then add some boiled white fish. Just an alternative to the usual chicken and rice, and it is very very gentle on the stomach - Julie:)

Another helpful "store cupboard" item is Denes Gastric tablets which contain kaolin and I find useful for upset tums etc. Plus Natural Bio yoghurt (Organic even better!).