At my wits end - all 3 dogs with diarrhea

[mancin]

Long story short, my 3 dogs are having issues with diarrhea off and on. It almost seems as if they are taking turns! It's getting extremely frustrating. Thank god I have a carpet cleaner! It starts off with really bad gas, and then just turns into explosive diarrhea. Each dog seems to have it for a day or so, and then it's back to normal. Then a few days later, another dog has it.
I'm trying to pinpoint what's causing this. 2 of the dogs are on Innova Evo (don't think there has been any ingredient changes recently) and the other is on Orijen Fish. I'd think it was the food if it wasn't all of them having been affected by this. They haven't had treats for awhile, so that's not it. Tyson has an extremely sensitive stomach so I had to stop giving him treats awhile ago.
I'm starting to wonder now if it's something in my backyard? There are various weeds back there, and they do like to chow down on the grass (they always have). I correct them when I see it, but I'm sure they are eating it when I'm not looking.
Any other ideas? Not sure what the vet would be able to do for me, as I don't know how I could possibly collect a stool sample? :(

 

[jbbtlr]

Maybe something in the water?? Or maybe it's just a flu bug they keep passing back and forth to each. Whatever it is I hope it goes away for you really quickly!!!!!

 

[silly24boxer]

Put them all on boiled russet potatoes and boiled ground beef (fat off) 50/50 mix for a few days (4) start slowly added they normal food slowly.

 

[Cami]

Not sure what the vet would be able to do for me, as I don't know how I could possibly collect a stool sample?

I know what you are going through!!
My girl is on her 11th day of diarrhea. Started out with explosive episodes multiple times per day. Started treating with Flaygl on the 2nd day and it is now down to puddle-poo and only 1-3 times per day.
I collected a stool sample with a plastic spoon! It is do-able. Not the most glamorous thing I have ever done but once I had it on the spoon I just plopped it down into a ziplock baggie, spoon and all. Had some grass in it too which the vet said was perfectly fine.
Fecal came back negative. Going to get another one today hopefully if she goes soon and collect it and have further testing done.
I hope you figure out the cause!

 

[mancin]

Aww Susi, sorry to hear about Cami. That poor girl!

I collected a stool sample with a plastic spoon! It is do-able. Not the most glamorous thing I have ever done but once I had it on the spoon I just plopped it down into a ziplock baggie, spoon and all.

I have to admit, this brought a smile to my face. I just pictured myself taking out the crate pan and pouring it into a container. Disgusting thought, but at least it lifted my mood.

Luckily I have the luxury of coming home on lunch to let them out, so they won't have to hold it for too long. That being said, none of them have been able to hold it at all, so that's how bad it is for them. :( At least there is less chance of an accident the more often I can let them out.

I do have some ground beef I could cook up, but I don't have any potatoes. In the past, I've boiled chicken but I don't think I have any handy. I haven't had to do this for awhile, all the details have escaped me.

Would ground beef alone work? How much? I could run out to the store to get potatoes and/or chicken.

 

[kelseighgirl]

You can also use white rice with either the ground beef or chicken.

Hope all are feeling better soon!!

 

[kayboxer]

Do you have some oatmeal or regular medium or long grain rice? That would work with the hamburger so you don't have to go to the store. I'm so sorry to hear about your babies. That sounds so frustrating. Luckily, I haven't had to endure anything like that. I hope they feel better soon.

 

[mancin]

I don't typically give them any grains. They are on a grainless food. Would adding rice cause any issues?

 

[mancin]

I don't typically give them any grains. They are on a grainless food. Would adding rice cause any issues?

I went ahead and made some rice anyway. To my knowledge *knock on wood* none of them are actually ALLERGIC to grains, so a few days of rice should be fine.

Keeping my fingers crossed this will give them some relief!

 

[kayboxer]

I went ahead and made some rice anyway. To my knowledge *knock on wood* none of them are actually ALLERGIC to grains, so a few days of rice should be fine.

Keeping my fingers crossed this will give them some relief!

My oldest is on grainless and I've done this for him before for an upset tummy. A week on rice won't hurt. Don't use instant though.