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Message ID: #16124 msjd4 Puppy Points: Posts: 35 Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 0   Hi there My 13 week pup is having 3 to 4 poops a day,,,,,that's the good part. We have her on Orijen puppy. I've been told that's a good brand. She is 23lbs and gets 3 1/4 cups spread out in 3 meals. Here's my concern,,,,The first 2 poops in the a.m. are well formed and solid. The third one is formed but very soft and the last one is,,,,lets say you have to wipe it up. The last bm isn't alway that loose but it is the softest of the 4. She always holds till she gets outside and hasn't had a accident in the house.(Thank goodness). I'll take a sample stool to the Vet for lab work on Monday. Has anyone had similar situation? Thanks Marty One other thing,,, the pup is still full of energy, drinks lots of fresh water gets and shows no signs of illness.   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16126 Scout6 Full-Fledged Fido Points: Posts: 746 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 22   I don't know why that would be. Seems like a lot of poops per day though. Good you're getting it tested to put away any worries.   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16127 msjd4 Puppy Points: Posts: 35 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 0   I thought pups poop more than a adult dog. The pug goes 1 to 2 times per day. My other Borders were the same as the pug. I was told that for every meal a pup has expect a poop. Maybe I heard wrong. I notice she has been eating grass, but that's not unusual for pups,,,everything goes into the mouth.   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16130 Debi Puppy Points: Posts: 64 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 1   Have you had puppy dewormed- Good you are getting stool test --then you'll know if all is a ok.   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16137 4Shelties4me Lil Bow Wow Points: Posts: 294 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 7   Puppies do poop more then adults... So dont be alarmed... You are giving them excellent food.. My suggestion is that maybe you are giving too much... WHen giving more protien then they require their stools are loose and sometimes runny... Try giving about 1/4 cup less then recommened or the miminimal amount listed on the bag minus the 1/4 cup and work your way to firmer poo... If the puppy is still hungry after their feedings you can add green beans to their diet..it is just a filler so your arent adding more kibble... All puppies should be dewormed regularly until about 4 months old..Good luck..   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16144 msjd4 Puppy Points: Posts: 35 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 0   yup the second deworm pill was given on June 27.   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16146 msjd4 Puppy Points: Posts: 35 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 0   Thanks 4Shelties4me "If the puppy is still hungry after their feedings you can add green beans to their diet..it is just a filler " How much do you recommend,,enough to make up the 1/4 cup difference?   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16151 4Shelties4me Lil Bow Wow Points: Posts: 294 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 2 Weeks ago Karma: 7   I woudl say that would be good... I would only give it at one meal and see how it goes.. if there isnt any ill effect then give at both meals.. spread over a weeks time.. like 1/4 cup once a day..then slowly increase..watch the poop make sure its hard dry and not smelly.. I have switched my guys to the orijen..and they are liking it and doing very well on it..   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16536 msjd4 Puppy Points: Posts: 35 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 1 Week ago Karma: 0   A quick update As it turns out the pup had issues with the high % of protein in Orijen. I switched to Acana and within 2 days the poop is perfect,,,,, Marty   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access. Message ID: #16537 dino Lil Bow Wow Points: Posts: 280 Re:Puppies and their POOP Posted: 4 Months, 1 Week ago Karma: 3   My dog did the same thing ,t hen i switched to Acana! They are made at the same place! The food is great for Kibble!   Report to moderator   Logged     | The administrator has disabled public write access.