Homeopathic or other remedy for lose stools/possible upset tummy in puppy

[SheriS]

@Dr. Jeff @Dr. Christina can you guide me to something to soothe Cooper's digestion? He woke shaking some and then eventually loose stools, even some indoors after I had him out. He def seems off today even though he isn't fully potty trained.

 

[NancyK]

@Dr. Jeff @Dr. Christina can you guide me to something to soothe Cooper's digestion? He woke shaking some and then eventually loose stools, even some indoors after I had him out. He def seems off today even though he isn't fully potty trained.

I was wondering what you are feeding for his diet. As far as soothing, I have always used slippery elm powder in times of digestive distress. I understand that marshmallow root powder can also help, however I have not tried it myself.

If he is having loose stools I would feed a more bland diet for awhile by cutting back on fat and eliminating organ meats and eggs.

What are you feeding for calcium?

Nancy

 

[SheriS]

I was wondering what you are feeding for his diet. As far as soothing, I have always used slippery elm powder in times of digestive distress. I understand that marshmallow root powder can also help, however I have not tried it myself.

If he is having loose stools I would feed a more bland diet for awhile by cutting back on fat and eliminating organ meats and eggs.

What are you feeding for calcium?

Nancy

@NancyK
Hi, and thanks for your suggestions. i tink I have slippery elm in a tea bag and no marshmallow root here...
He gets raw beef with veggies. It's all home made in a food processor. He also gets chicken. All as organic/grassfed as possible, and as humane as is possible (though I pray for a better system still). Also Ziwipeak formula. And he gets training treats which have been okay so far. Sea-Cal is the brand we use.

 

[NancyK]

@NancyK
Hi, and thanks for your suggestions. i tink I have slippery elm in a tea bag and no marshmallow root here...
He gets raw beef with veggies. It's all home made in a food processor. He also gets chicken. All as organic/grassfed as possible, and as humane as is possible (though I pray for a better system still). Also Ziwipeak formula. And he gets training treats which have been okay so far. Sea-Cal is the brand we use.

If the digestive issues are ongoing sometimes it is necessary to tweak the diet. The ingredients sound good but every dog is a bit different as far as what works for them. For example, some dogs cannot tolerate quite as much fat as others. This may take experimenting as for as how much is right for your dog. Also, some dogs do great with veggies and others not so much. I definitely found that to be true of my dogs. Poultry skin and some cuts of beef are fatty. Fat is good but I have had to find the right fat balance for my dogs by experimenting. I assume you are using the recommended dose of seaweed calcium which is typically 1 tsp per pound of food. You could also consider using a different calcium source like Better Bones from Four Leaf Rover. This is more suitable if your dog is a puppy IMO.

Per Dogs Naturally...

"Apart from fresh bones, bone meal is the only source of calcium that should be fed to puppies and pregnant dogs. Because it contains both calcium and phosphorus in the right ratio, larger amounts will deliver enough calcium without creating the imbalance between calcium and phosphorus seen with the other calcium sources."

Anyway, sometimes it takes awhile to find what works for our particular dogs and this can change over time as I have found now that my dogs are super old.

Just some random thoughts. Good luck!

Nancy

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Poultry skin and some cuts of beef are fatty.

Yes! Avoid cooked poultry skin, and if cooking red meat then either pan sear lightly, crockpot/Instant pot or boil and skim the fat off.

In addition to food and prep, for deciding what to do his exact BEAM changes (remember BEAM/energetic shifts are distinct from physical symptoms like diarrhea). And those sometimes subtle shifts are super important.

Listening to his body, respecting its wisdom, and working to help him realign with universal flow is the essence of Conscious Compassionate Communication and care.

Listening to and learning from modalities help us promote smooth flow of energy and information throughout his body.

He woke shaking some

For example, did that persist? Was it better all of a sudden when he went out then started again when he came in? If so, this is an important "modality" and will help determine what to do:

From:

Modalities: The Conditions that Speak the Remedy

Modalities: The Conditions that Speak the Remedy

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Conclusion

Modalities form the backbone of homoeopathic case analysis. They transform symptoms into individualized expressions of disease and reveal the dynamic interaction between the patient and their environment. Furthermore, when correlated with miasmatic tendencies, modalities provide a deeper understanding of disease evolution and constitutional susceptibility. In day-to-day homoeopathic practice, careful elicitation and interpretation of modalities not only enhance accuracy in prescribing but also uphold the true spirit of classical homoeopathy.