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357 days ago

Bourbon 13 post(s)

I know I post a lot of questions, but this puppy is a whole new story to me. I have had two standard poodles previous to this, and both were potty trained really very easily, and both were very obedient. My current puppy ( a bulldog/bull mastiff mix) keeps having trouble with her potty issues. The latest thing is pooping in her cage, and dancing in it. I am not sure what I can do about it. Also, she has really dry skin, so she is getting flakey. Currently she smells like her feces, but I don't know if I should wash her every time she dances in her stuff. The doctor told me that her skin can get really dry and the natural oils will keep getting washed away. To compound all of this, she has been having an intestinal worm deal, and I know she eats her food. So, when she does go in her cage, I know she is eating it - and it is creating an endless cycle.

357 days ago

TinaValant 845 post(s)

You poor thing! She is really testing you, isn't she? When Chloe was undergoing heartworm tx (my first foster), she had to be crated and kept quiet. She would also have "episodes". It was everywhere, including the ceiling. We leashed her to the sofa. That helped a lot. She just HATED being crated. Some dogs are like that. Can you get her feeding on a schedule, where you time how long after that she will eliminate? If she is on a wormer, that will make her "go" more often and it usually is runny. Ask your vet about an alternate treatment. No, you do not want to overdo bathing her (and if she's stinky, she's not going to get as much attention from the family). Just rinse her off and use some baby wipes. Ask as many questions as you like, hopefully you get some good suggestions, and others may benefit, too!

356 days ago

itsallmine 114 post(s)

Well I've been blessed in the potty training department, my dogs have all been easily trained. I do know something that will help clean her up some, make her smell better and help her skin. Find a avon supplier and get some "Skin So Soft", mix it in a spray bottle with water at about a 4 to 1 ratio. Spray this on her, dont get any in her eyes and then brush it in real well, after that she'll be alittle slick so take a soft paper towel and rub her down with it to soak up extra and help push it down to her skin. I do this in between bath times for Buddy and Orbit and I've got nothing but good things to say about this stuff. It even repels bugs.
For the record I do not sell or profit in any way from Avon :)

353 days ago

PookeyDookey 35 post(s)

Due to Archie's separation anxiety, I could not crate him when he was in the house breaking period. He did the same thing. Poop would be all over him and the crate and he didn't care. He was about 4 or 5 months old before I was able to successfully crate him. I had to potty train him using a Time Out method.

353 days ago

aussie6pk 147 post(s)

Has this improved any since the post? If it was due to worming, it should have. What wormer is being used...vet supplied or OTC? Many OTC wormers are not actually wormers, but just make then 'go' (VERY dangerous to pups) As stated previously, being on a schedule is key. I am curious as to the size of the crate..? If it is large enough to be what would equate to room-size, it's too large. Most dogs will not poo where they sleep. Without knowing the age of the pup or your availability it may be difficult, but pups need to go out every 2-3 hours at a minimum. Of course going out immediately following eating and any/all activity is a must too. (Any/all refers to eating, sleeping, playing....basically ANYthing)

350 days ago

Bourbon 13 post(s)

she has had more stool accidents in her cage, but now we are more concerned with her latest issue. Yesterday she had blood in her stool, so I took her to the doctor. Her stool was nearly water. The doctor said she had a really severe case, no duh. We tested for giardia, but that test came out negetive - - good news was the worm that she had before this is all gone. The bad news is now that we don't know what it is that she has. She is on some antibiotics that aim at killing all bad bacteria and severe worm issues, as well as calm the colon. The doctor says that her stomach is more distended than it should be and that her intestines seem to be filled with mucousy build up, from the long duration of diahrreah she has had ( shes had it since I've had her). Since she has been faced with these issues I decided to get her a soft bed for her crate, the cover is washable - if she does have an accident. I just don't want her to be any more uncomfortable than she has to be. I've also purchased some treats that are vitamin fortified, for her to work on when she is in the cage - so she isn't getting too worked up - and is getting the nutrients she needs. She is becoming more expensive than I had forsaw, but I am commited to getting her as healthy as can be. I just hope we can finally get this worked out, 'cause she deserves to romp around without worry.

350 days ago

TinaValant 845 post(s)

Get her some canned pumpkin amd plain yogurt (not non fat, she needs the calories). Mix the two together, if needed. The pumpkin should settle her tummy and yogurt will add probiotocs to her system. Hope she feels better.

350 days ago

aussie6pk 147 post(s)

LOL...you beat me to that suggestion Tina! Once under control it might be best to keep her on the yogurt for some time to get the flora in her intestines back to where they should be. Make sure she drinks plenty....pups can get dehydrated in a hurry. Also, don't freak about the blood unless it's alot. There is a good chance it's just the small vessels in her rectum that are irritated from all the diarrhea. Been there-done that.

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357 days ago Bourbon 13 post(s)	I know I post a lot of questions, but this puppy is a whole new story to me. I have had two standard poodles previous to this, and both were potty trained really very easily, and both were very obedient. My current puppy ( a bulldog/bull mastiff mix) keeps having trouble with her potty issues. The latest thing is pooping in her cage, and dancing in it. I am not sure what I can do about it. Also, she has really dry skin, so she is getting flakey. Currently she smells like her feces, but I don't know if I should wash her every time she dances in her stuff. The doctor told me that her skin can get really dry and the natural oils will keep getting washed away. To compound all of this, she has been having an intestinal worm deal, and I know she eats her food. So, when she does go in her cage, I know she is eating it - and it is creating an endless cycle.

357 days ago TinaValant 845 post(s)	You poor thing! She is really testing you, isn't she? When Chloe was undergoing heartworm tx (my first foster), she had to be crated and kept quiet. She would also have "episodes". It was everywhere, including the ceiling. We leashed her to the sofa. That helped a lot. She just HATED being crated. Some dogs are like that. Can you get her feeding on a schedule, where you time how long after that she will eliminate? If she is on a wormer, that will make her "go" more often and it usually is runny. Ask your vet about an alternate treatment. No, you do not want to overdo bathing her (and if she's stinky, she's not going to get as much attention from the family). Just rinse her off and use some baby wipes. Ask as many questions as you like, hopefully you get some good suggestions, and others may benefit, too!


356 days ago itsallmine 114 post(s)	Well I've been blessed in the potty training department, my dogs have all been easily trained. I do know something that will help clean her up some, make her smell better and help her skin. Find a avon supplier and get some "Skin So Soft", mix it in a spray bottle with water at about a 4 to 1 ratio. Spray this on her, dont get any in her eyes and then brush it in real well, after that she'll be alittle slick so take a soft paper towel and rub her down with it to soak up extra and help push it down to her skin. I do this in between bath times for Buddy and Orbit and I've got nothing but good things to say about this stuff. It even repels bugs. For the record I do not sell or profit in any way from Avon :)

353 days ago PookeyDookey 35 post(s)	Due to Archie's separation anxiety, I could not crate him when he was in the house breaking period. He did the same thing. Poop would be all over him and the crate and he didn't care. He was about 4 or 5 months old before I was able to successfully crate him. I had to potty train him using a Time Out method.

353 days ago aussie6pk 147 post(s)	Has this improved any since the post? If it was due to worming, it should have. What wormer is being used...vet supplied or OTC? Many OTC wormers are not actually wormers, but just make then 'go' (VERY dangerous to pups) As stated previously, being on a schedule is key. I am curious as to the size of the crate..? If it is large enough to be what would equate to room-size, it's too large. Most dogs will not poo where they sleep. Without knowing the age of the pup or your availability it may be difficult, but pups need to go out every 2-3 hours at a minimum. Of course going out immediately following eating and any/all activity is a must too. (Any/all refers to eating, sleeping, playing....basically ANYthing)


350 days ago Bourbon 13 post(s)	she has had more stool accidents in her cage, but now we are more concerned with her latest issue. Yesterday she had blood in her stool, so I took her to the doctor. Her stool was nearly water. The doctor said she had a really severe case, no duh. We tested for giardia, but that test came out negetive - - good news was the worm that she had before this is all gone. The bad news is now that we don't know what it is that she has. She is on some antibiotics that aim at killing all bad bacteria and severe worm issues, as well as calm the colon. The doctor says that her stomach is more distended than it should be and that her intestines seem to be filled with mucousy build up, from the long duration of diahrreah she has had ( shes had it since I've had her). Since she has been faced with these issues I decided to get her a soft bed for her crate, the cover is washable - if she does have an accident. I just don't want her to be any more uncomfortable than she has to be. I've also purchased some treats that are vitamin fortified, for her to work on when she is in the cage - so she isn't getting too worked up - and is getting the nutrients she needs. She is becoming more expensive than I had forsaw, but I am commited to getting her as healthy as can be. I just hope we can finally get this worked out, 'cause she deserves to romp around without worry.

350 days ago TinaValant 845 post(s)	Get her some canned pumpkin amd plain yogurt (not non fat, she needs the calories). Mix the two together, if needed. The pumpkin should settle her tummy and yogurt will add probiotocs to her system. Hope she feels better.

350 days ago aussie6pk 147 post(s)	LOL...you beat me to that suggestion Tina! Once under control it might be best to keep her on the yogurt for some time to get the flora in her intestines back to where they should be. Make sure she drinks plenty....pups can get dehydrated in a hurry. Also, don't freak about the blood unless it's alot. There is a good chance it's just the small vessels in her rectum that are irritated from all the diarrhea. Been there-done that.