We have a 6month old Boxer Tex. When we got him at 4 months we tried the raw diet for about 2 weeks but he had diarrhea on it and put him on a limited ingredient kibble. We are trying to put him back on raw and have started it 2 days ago. He has had very loose stools ever since starting the raw again. Is this normal and should we just be patient or is it possible that he may never be able to be on raw. Our other pup, and OLDE english bulldogge, takes to raw very well. Her stools are hard and she flourishes on it. We want to do what is best for both of them and think we need to just let him get used to the diet. Any suggestions? Words of wisdom/encouragement? We are willing to try anything to make this work!
Upset tummy on raw
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Caney Creek
Boxer Insane
Maybe he's not getting enough bone in his diet. Just a thought. Or perhaps his stomach can't handle as much offal as you're giving, or maybe you're giving it too soon. What raw food have you fed him? Are you starting him off with just chicken quarters, and then gradually adding other meats?
hmdupuis
Super Boxer
Tyson is on raw. As I mentioned in a previous thread after his visit to the vet he was switched to kibble for 2 days. He's now back on raw and his poo is juicy (it started this way after the kibble). Give your pup more time on the raw and be sure to give bone. The bone will solidify his stool. I wouldn't do any offal for the first week or 2 while him tummy transitions. I'm no pro at this, as I am still learning myself but I'm more than willing to share with you what I have learned myself from having the very same issue.
Caney Creek
Boxer Insane
Are you leaving the skin on? Some dogs have really sensitive stomachs and can't handle the skin. Try removing it and see if that helps. Or, he may just not handle chicken well. In that case you might try something else like lean ground beef with added calcium or ground bone.
Stub
Completely Boxer Crazy
Yes, I would suggest for an older dog (not a baby) just starting raw to remove all skin and fat prior to feeding, until his stomach gets used to it. I have read where some grown dogs had explosive diarrhea for two weeks (!) when starting raw but the owner stuck with it and gradually their stomachs adapted and they were fine. You just have to start out very slowly with one kind of meat, and usually dogs starting out need lots of bone, maybe add some chicken necks or backs in there if you can safely do so (without fear of choking if he is a gulper) until the dog adjusts. He will gradually need less and less bone to maintain solid poop.
KotasMommie
Boxer Booster
My puppy was the same way... she probably didn't have enough bone and my 3white yr old has diarrhea all over the living room one night, so we decided that we would just feed TOTW. While it may not be the best... its what works for us.
hmdupuis
Super Boxer
So puppies are ok with the skin? I always take off the skin before feeding Tyson.
Caney Creek
Boxer Insane
I think it just depends on the dog. I feed my girls raw on occasion and have never removed the skin, not for their first time and not ever. Luckily they have been fine with this.
prittiegirl
Super Boxer
Skin can be ok, but is fattier, and therefore harder on some dogs... I have never removed skin when feeding Kinnon, but you certainly could if worried about it!
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