Husky Worsen Diarrhea?

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Please help.
My family just got ourselves a 3 month old siberian husky for 3 weeks now.

It has been having diarrhea for 2.5 weeks and we did not change his food (kibble). He rarely want to eat even when we mix kibble with canned food. He rarely eats and is very inactive. We do bring him to walk two times a day.

We consulted the vet. She told us that Nick is fine and has tummy upset due to adaptation to the new food. Our food differs from the breeder's, but we have been mixing the two kibble together but no improvement was observed.

Today, I gave him boiled chicken and rice mix and he really enjoyed them. However, in few hours, he defecated twice with all the rice undigested and the stools are much watery than before. Then he went back sleep and got really low in mood.

Please help. He seems to be suffering. :(

Josie · Answer

Stop feeding him, he obviously has an irritated stomach and feeding them when they are this ill can make it go into spasms.

Don't feed him for the next 24 hours, make sure he has plenty of water

Stop mixing the food together and pick one type, the first food he was on at the breeders would be better if he was ok on that

Worm him immediately

If he hasn't recovered by 24 hours get a second opinion and make sure they do blood tests and still samples to get to the bottom of it. 
Good luck.

Add* it definitely wouldn't starve him, it's common practise with dogs who have stomach problems to let the stomach relax- the diarrhoea alone is more dangerous than fasting him as it dehydrates him more. So it's better for him to eat nothing and stay hydrated than eat and throw it all up/have diarrhoea and become dehydrated even more.

PinkLadyApple · Answer

have you checked him for worms or other parasites? Sometimes that happens, it could be he's trying to adjust to the new environment and you should always feed you're husky about 25% less then what you would feed a normal husky. Husky's are meant to be able to be outside in the wilderness for days on end so they digest food a lot slower than normal dogs. 
It is odd to hear about a husky with out energy but like I said could be just trying to adjust to the new surroundings. I hope this helps, if you notice him not gaining any weight or a puffy belly go get him checked again.

motherm2 · Answer

Why not feed the kibble only? It could be the canned food is not helping his digestive track. Did the vet mention giving 1/2 of a Pepto Bismol  tablet which is what my vet suggests anytime my dog gets diarrhea. Hide in a soft treat or a small piece of liverwurst. Good Luck.

Roadapple Cider · Answer

Get another vet.

The pup is telling you by his inactivity that he is sick and needs a vet. It does not take 2.5 weeks to adapt to his environment or the new food.

The cause of this could be worms, enzyme deficiency, colitis but regardless this pup needs to see a vet.

Do take him in today.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm surprised the vet didn't tell you to fast him for 24 hours! maybe because he's a puppy?

I'd call her again and ask about fasting for a day. That's what mine told me to do after she took a stool sample and found nothing. Also, Pepto Bismol is ok to try. Not too much though. They don't need that much.

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Add: he wouldn't starve. My dog is 7 pounds. It's the same if you went a whole day without eating. He'll be hungry and beg probably but he won't starve.

? · Answer

maybe try getting a second opinion maybe ur vet missed something

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