Why is my sick puppy's poop yellow on a chicken and rice diet?

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• Answered By Dr. Elizabeth

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 10th, 2019

  Zoe's stool is still not normal.It looks fairly soft and not well formed. The color and the mucus likely indicate a shift in the bacteria in the gut and inflammation in the intestines.
  I agree to not change the diet yet. You may try a probiotic to see if this helps. I recommend Forti Flora. The other thing I recommend is to have Zoe examined by the veterinarian. When the diarrhea has continued beyond 24 hours, there are often bacterial shifts in the gut that will make matters worse regardless of the initial cause. Make sure to bring in a sample of fresh stool. The doctor will check her for parasites and bacterial over growth.
  When it is time to switch the food, gradually transition it over 5-7 days. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

  

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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on July 25th, 2018

  No, the color and consistency are likely due to the bland diet. Once he transitions to his regular diet, his stool should take on a firmer, darker appearance.
  If the stool does not firm up, try adding 1 teaspoon of plain, canned pumpkin (NOT pie filling) per 10lbs body weight into his meals once daily. The additional fiber may help restore regularity.

  

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• Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on November 10th, 2017

  Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Betsy has only been on the medications for 2 days, so I think you just need to give things a bit more time to resolve. You say she is absolutely fine otherwise, so do not worry. Diarrhea never killed anyone who was otherwise still eating & drinking. If the diarrhea is still present come Monday, that would be the time to revisit with your vet & think either about some more diagnostic tests, or a change of antibiotics. Take care.

  

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• Answered By Ana M, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on April 24th, 2019

  Thank you for submitting your question regarding Isabella. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian. The mucus typically indicates inflammation in the colon. She may be experiencing a bacterial overgrowth from the diet changes. This will perpetuate the abnormal stool. Her veterinarian may also test for parasites to ensure there is not another problem present. Based on these results, medication or a probiotic may be prescribed. I hope this information helps!

  

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