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Nursing Dog

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Posted on 2008/10/23 by User
Peaches
Peaches

Peaches has puppies that are 5 weeks old, and she has bloody diarria..but most of it is straight blood. I thought it might be coccidia, so I gave her 1 dose of treatment for that. Should I be worried, what else could this be, and could it affect the puppies she is still nursing?

One Response to “Nursing Dog”:

  •   Kirstie Bedingham says:

    October 24th, 2008 at 09:38 AM

    if i was you i wouldnt hesitate in taking Peaches along to your nearest vets. The diarrhoea could be viral, bacterial or dietary either way haemorrhagic diarrhoea is not something that should be left. I would start weaning the puppies staright away as Peaches is no doubt going to need treatment, the puppies should be fine at 5 weeks to be weaned and should thrive well as long as mum doesnt have a viral or bacterial infection causing the diarrhoea, in which case they may contract it also.  

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    Kirstie Bedingham
    Rutland Veterinary Centre, Uppingham, UK
    Rutland veterinary centre is a modern mixed practice. We treat farm animals and companion animals. Our motto is that we treat pets as family and as we all work together as a big family we can provide that extra loving care your pet deserves.

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