One of us....one of us...
I don't want to become one of those people. You know. They get a dog, and then it's all about the dog, and they can only talk or blog about the dog. I mean, I still have opinions of my own that are entirely un-dog-related. I just don't have time for them anymore, because I am so busy picking up fecal matter.
Dexter has the runs. He was always a bit of a poop machine. I was beginning to wonder how he was managing to grow at all, given the fact that he eats exactly 4 and 1/3 cups of Eukanuba Medium Breed Puppy Food each day, and poos approximately 4 and 1/3 cups (I haven't actually measured it, I am guesstimating here) back out. But he's definitely growing - Capt. Mike can attest to that.
Unfortunately, the poo no longer has the consistency it once did. Sometimes it's lumpy. Sometime's it's a refried bean consistency. And sometimes it's soupy. This poses a number of problems: (1) Dexter needs to go outside more often, and it's October, and I live in Ottawa; (2) Runny, soupy poop is really hard to pick up with either a standard grocery bag or a specifically designed canine waste-disposal bag, colour blue; (3) It's really, really stinky.
I am trying to figure out what's causing it. I've taken away his more disgusting plush toy and will be washing it. I've limited treats to only when we're practicing our obedience homework. I've restricted access to all food not marketed specifically towards little brown puppies (read: I don't let him eat what we eat). And tomorrow, I am going to address the problem with his vet. I hope that there's some sort of puppy immodium out there, because both of us would like some relief. And soon.
Comments
Hehe... I've turned into one of "those" people. You know. They have a baby, and then it's all about the baby, and they can only talk or blog about the baby. I mean, I still have opinions of my own that are entirely un-baby-related. I just don't have time for them anymore, because I am so busy feeding, changing diapers, doing laundry, and playing with the baby. ;-)
Not to mention the fact that I'm a PROUD mommy!
And so are you!
We wanna hear about Dexter! Blog away, baby :-)
Posted by: heather at October 21, 2005 10:59 AM
So - what's the diagnosis?
Posted by: heather at October 22, 2005 01:49 AM
Man, I'm going to stop reading BOTH your sites for about eight months. Geez.
Posted by: David Adam Edelstein at October 22, 2005 10:24 AM
Well, Dexter's condition is clearing up, it would seem. The consistency is a lot better. (I am trying not to be overly graphic for your sake, Dave.) His vet said that it was normal in puppies, and likely just the result of something he sniffed at or ate. It's unlikely he's got any parasites or anything, since he's taking Revolution. So, fingers crossed... :-)
Posted by: Saedigh at October 22, 2005 05:21 PM
Consistency is everything. You don't want it too hard, nor do you want it too runny. For babies, think "Peanut butter". That's good. ;-)
Colour is important too. For formula fed babies, anything from a mustard yellow to a greenish sort of colour is normal.
Of course, it won't smell anything like peanut butter or mustard. But odour is an entirely different discussion.
Oh...wait... this is my sister's blog. It's about the dog, not the baby. Oops.
Oh, so confusing ;-)
Posted by: heather at October 23, 2005 12:13 AM