Lab Puppies Diarrhea And Losing Weight

We have a 2 yr old lab and for the past few days when he is eating he will stop walk in circles and yelp, all the while hanging his head.Also he seems to be losing weight and he is not as active as he was before. Thanks for your help. My great dane dog has lost her crazy appetite

Lab puppies diarrhea and losing weight. Any dog that has severe diarrhea will need to replace the fluids they are losing and will need to drink more than usual. So, don’t be surprised if a dog with an upset tummy is thirsty. This is not a situation of a dog drinking too much water. If your dog is vomiting in addition to diarrhea, they can become seriously dehydrated quite quickly. Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs. Chronic diarrhea is a change in the frequency, consistency and volume of the dog's feces for more than three weeks. Starting in the small or large intestine, diarrhea can either be secretory (where it is very watery) or osmotic (not watery), and is due to various reasons, including diet, disease, or infection. Puppy diarrhea is one of the most common puppy health issues. It can be caused by something simple, and resolve by itself, or be the first sign of serious illness. Veterinary approved information on the causes, types and treatment of diarrhea in puppies. Smelly diarrhea might indicate that your dog is infested with giardia, a protozoal parasite. Canines with giardia experience sudden, especially bad-smelling diarrhea, which might appear somewhat green or contain blood. Mucus is often present in the feces. Some dogs might vomit, and lethargy is common. Puppies can become dehydrated quickly.

The parvovirus causes diarrhea in puppies and is a potentially lethal infection that requires immediate veterinary attention. Treating Diarrhea in Puppies The treatment for your puppy’s diarrhea. This tiny parasite causes weight loss, diarrhea, dehydration, loss of appetite, listlessness and soft stool. Diagnosing giardia can be tricky because the cysts aren't passed in stool regularly, giving rise to false negative test results, so the vet usually will request multiple samples to confirm a diagnosis. A puppy losing weight but eating has a high risk for parasites, as they are easily spread and young puppies cannot receive preventive medications until they reach a certain age or size. While a minor to moderate infestation won’t put a puppy or dog in any immediate danger, it’s a problem you don’t want to ignore. When To Call The Vet For Loss Of Appetite or Rapid Weight Loss. Dogs, and especially Labradors, love to eat. So a loss of appetite should always be monitored closely as a possible sign of underlying disease. Similarly, any signs of sudden and unexpected weight loss, even in overweight dogs, is a cause for concern.

This explains why people lose weight with food poisoning. So much is coming out and nothing is going in. Weight loss of a couple of pounds for a human typically won't have a significant effect. However, a couple of pounds for a small dog can be absolutely devastating. Dog parents should keep a close eye on how much water and food Fido is consuming. It is usually not symptomatic in adults, but it causes death in puppies up to about 3 weeks of age. If the mother has the virus, the puppies may be born weak to begin with, or even stillborn. Sometimes puppies appear to be healthy at birth but die suddenly in the first few weeks of life. Salmonella is bad news for nursing puppies, and it kills them quickly. When present, we always look for the contamination or the source. Salmonella diarrhea often has blood in it and is accompanied by quick weight loss. Puppies can start looking thin in 24 hours. Vomiting usually accompanies this disease, so it's often mistaken for Parvovirus. For pets with occasional weight loss, most of the conditions are benign and include a change in diet that puts less appealing food in front of your dog, changes in daily habit or movement to a new home, and even regular aging. Senior dogs losing weight is not uncommon as part of the aging process.

So if your older dog it not eating and keeps losing weight you should have him checked out by your vet. When older or chronically ill dogs eat too little over a long time they lose, not only body weight, but also lean mass (muscle). You’ll want to avoid this by offering them small meals with a high protein and fat content. My 15 year old lab mix has begun losing a significant amount of weight the last 2 weeks. I can now see his ribcage and outline of his scull. He acts happy, healthy appetite, drinks water as he always has. His bowel movements seem normal and he’s not urinating any different than normal. He seems healthy except for all this weight loss. Alongside weight loss, you may notice your dog is lethargic, weak and suffers with vomiting or diarrhea. Megaesophagus in dogs Weight loss is a secondary sign of a condition called megaesophagus, which prevents your dog from fully digesting and absorbing its food. Another cause of diarrhea is a sudden change in a dog’s regular food. Also allergies to certain foods and poor quality dog food in general. I see a lot of kibble-related diarrhea in dogs. Parasites like giardia can cause intermittent diarrhea. This microscopic parasite causes a wax-and-wane type of diarrhea that just pops up out of the blue.