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Post by BorderTerrier on May 27, 2013 17:05:45 GMT
Earl's last poo was very runny and slimy. We thought he might have had too much sun, as he's been enjoying it for most of the day.
Will the cause be too much sun?
Anything we can do to help stop this, putting aside the obvious answer, keep him out of the sun for a while?
Thanks in advance.
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Post by caz2golden on May 27, 2013 17:47:03 GMT
Earl's last poo was very runny and slimy. We thought he might have had too much sun, as he's been enjoying it for most of the day. Will the cause be too much sun? Anything we can do to help stop this, putting aside the obvious answer, keep him out of the sun for a while? Thanks in advance. Are you sure he has not eaten something that does not agree with him? Are you talking poo in a sack, that would be shedding of intestinal wall which is normal. Diarrhea can be a symptom of heat stroke but you would be seeing heaps of other symptoms if it was that. Therefore the sun can not be eliminated as the reason but it is more likely to be something else!!
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Post by BorderTerrier on May 28, 2013 7:17:35 GMT
Earl's last poo was very runny and slimy. We thought he might have had too much sun, as he's been enjoying it for most of the day. Will the cause be too much sun? Anything we can do to help stop this, putting aside the obvious answer, keep him out of the sun for a while? Thanks in advance. Are you sure he has not eaten something that does not agree with him? Are you talking poo in a sack, that would be shedding of intestinal wall which is normal. Diarrhea can be a symptom of heat stroke but you would be seeing heaps of other symptoms if it was that. Therefore the sun can not be eliminated as the reason but it is more likely to be something else!! Another sign we have seen is him itching himself a lot more than usual - he is up to date with his de-flear and everything.
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Post by BorderTerrier on May 28, 2013 7:32:07 GMT
Earl's last poo was very runny and slimy. We thought he might have had too much sun, as he's been enjoying it for most of the day. Will the cause be too much sun? Anything we can do to help stop this, putting aside the obvious answer, keep him out of the sun for a while? Thanks in advance. Are you sure he has not eaten something that does not agree with him? Are you talking poo in a sack, that would be shedding of intestinal wall which is normal. Diarrhea can be a symptom of heat stroke but you would be seeing heaps of other symptoms if it was that. Therefore the sun can not be eliminated as the reason but it is more likely to be something else!! The poo looked like it has a thin transparent skin around it. Is this what you would call 'poo in a sack'? What is shedding of intestinal wall? Thanks.
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Post by gladys on May 28, 2013 12:39:01 GMT
Yeah that's normal as long as it doesn't happen all the time. As caz says it's just the old parts of the intestinal wall shedding.
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Post by BorderTerrier on May 28, 2013 12:43:47 GMT
I have never seen this before, so this means it does not happen all the time. I'm glad its not a problem!
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Post by caz2golden on May 28, 2013 20:17:21 GMT
Not a problem at all, all dogs do it occasionally. Cant remember last time I saw mine do it but they have in the past. However if he starts doing it all the time then I would be a little more concerned and you may need to ask vet practice (by phone) about it! My vets will give basic advice and guidance over the phone for minor concerns. Has he had natural yogurt before? if he has and this does not upset him then if he does a lot of mucus over number of days wont harm giving him some to see if that balances the gut fauna. As for the scratching has he been shedding / is shedding? Strange spring has affected my two a bit! It is also getting into the time of what I call 'allergy season', start of grass seeds etc. Some dogs just get a bit itchy during summer periods! What flea treatment do you use (over counter or vet prescription)? Some work better than others and some cover mites etc as well as fleas. Don't totally discount fleas they can be tough blighters! The spot on kill the fleas on the dog and make fleas sterile etc but something like 90% of fleas life is not on the dog/human/cat etc its in the carpet etc as eggs, larvae etc. The lintbell products are good if he persists with the scratching. ( www.lintbells.com/ ) I have used yumega for excessive moulting and it helps stop the scratching associated with this. I have never used Yumega plus but I know Gladys and Orpheous use it.
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Post by BorderTerrier on May 29, 2013 7:12:37 GMT
We use Frontline de-flear and we get it over the counter at our vet. He hasn't been/isn't shedding but he is ready to be stripped - this Saturday actually - he has lot's of hair at the moment! He hasn't had natural yogurt before, but will bear that in mind. Thanks caz2golden Thanks gladys
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jun 2, 2013 8:56:43 GMT
Another question please!
Earl loves sitting out in the sun... a real sun worshipper...
Are their any known adverse effects if dogs sunbathe for too long?
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Post by CollieSlave on Jun 2, 2013 9:17:09 GMT
Another question please! Earl loves sitting out in the sun... a real sun worshipper... Are their any known adverse effects if dogs sunbathe for too long? Well, there are risks of skin cancer and damage to exposed skin (like the nose) and heat stroke is, of course, a possibility. Some folk severely restrict the time their dogs spend in full sun and/or get cool jackets for them. However, there are very many working sheepdogs that when working will be out in very high temperatures, running long distances (many miles a day over arduous terrain), and then spend non-working time sun bathing! Apparently without ill-effect. Over a period of nearly fifty years we have regularly spent long days on the hills with our Border Collies in blazing hot weather and never had any problems. However, with our old dogs we DID restrict walks to cool morning and evening times. So, as they say, you pays your money and you takes your choice!
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jun 2, 2013 10:02:00 GMT
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Post by teegiebear on Jun 2, 2013 11:54:43 GMT
My last lab was yellow and the top of his head and the bits behind his front legs went really light in the sun, Dogs can get sunburnt! Common for boxers I think, Just make sure he's hydrated and there's shade available, keep and eye on him and if it does get too hot and he's panting too ,much take him indoors
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Post by AnnaAmber on Jun 2, 2013 12:01:51 GMT
Holly got sun burnt on her nose once, so no we put some sun cream on it if it's a hot day. She loves sunbathing!!!! I think if you remember to offer them lots of water and take them in to cool down if they get to hot then some sun bathing isn't a problem.
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jun 2, 2013 15:12:41 GMT
The skin on the inside of both Earl's rear legs have turned a black colour after sunbathing before. We suspected it was a dog version of a sun tan. What do you think?
We have a paddling pool that we can fill up for Earl to cool down, and there are plenty of cool areas in our garden that give shade.
I call Earl inside after a while of sun, so he can cool down. He often just slips back outdoors again though!
His water bowls are always full to the brim, and I offer his indoor and outdoor fresh water all the time, especially in hot conditions.
Thanks all for the help; much appreciated.
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Post by judypops on Jun 2, 2013 16:00:07 GMT
Just to add in about the sun bathing. When I was on work experience a 12 week old white boxer pup came in (she was absolutely adorable and so friendly, so pretty too, it's a shame white pups are culled like they are) and the vet said to put suncream on her nose and ears and any other pink skinned areas showing. Also Estee Lauder is supposed to be the best suncream for dogs !!!! Never mind humans.
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