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there has been no change in her food, just different puppy rawhide chews which I took away. The breeder said to add cooked white rice to her food for a day or 2. She said it could possibly be the change in water. She has not had any more episodes since 6am, ate and drank ok at breakfast.
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I'm not a fan of puppy rawhide chews. There often isn't much quality control in them and if you buy them loose (not packaged) you cannot see what country they are coming from. Did you know the light/white coloured ones get that way because they have been bleached? Scary. With more and more products coming from China, a country with very different quality control than North America, I think all dog owners have to really read labels and be diligent, not only with foods but even with things like toys, bedding, etc.
Make sure your little one continues to drink well. I have to say that I would do a vet visit. A change in water can cause problems - our breeders helped us with this by providing us with a huge jug of the water Kipawa had been drinking. We introduced Kipawa to our local water by slowly mixing it with the breeder's water. Those young tummies can be very sensitive, especially with a combination of new food/food items and all of the other new happenings they are experiencing.
Please keep us posted.
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I am not a fan of rawhide chews - they can be swallowed when they are not chewed up enough, and can irritate the system, or even choke them. Probably a puppy of 10 weeks should just be on her diet, and it is a good idea to add rice or pumpkin to firm up her stool. However, like has been said above, don't take a chance with a puppy so young - if it hasn't cleared up real soon take her to the vet.
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Thanks for your input. I got rid of the rawhide chews anyway. She ate breakfast and lunch with some rice mixed in, no diarrhea since 6 am. I cant really do much with the water now, I hope that is not it and if it is I hope she will adjust to it. Should I buy bottled water?
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It sounds like she may be on the mend. She is eating, hasn't had any more diarrhea. I would just monitor her and hopefully you will see a properly formed stool when she goes next time. I don't think I would worry about the water unless she has more problems. And add me to the list of people who don't like rawhide chews!
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I used filtered water and bottled when I travel. If using the same water that you drink, then that should be fine. I use Bully Sticks and not rawhide chews.
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@jeannieJ:
hello, I'm a new owner of a basenji, he was dropped in my lap. I don't know how old he is nor does he has papers. he is a good dog and he has grown on me. I would like to know how would I go registering him. I would like to breed him one time. he has he black nose and brindle brown.
Why would you want to breed him? One question that a responsible breeder will ask themselves is "what does this dog/bitch have to offer the breed?" As the purpose of breeding is to always try and improve the breed. When people consider breeding there is lots of research that is done first along with health testing. Pedigree is important when breeding for not only conformation but especially for health and temperament. We do have health concerns in the breed and late onset genetic concerns. You can read about them at www.basenji.org. Without his papers you can not register him with the America Kennel Club so none of the pups would be considered purebreds.
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jeannieJ, is your dog tattooed? You might at least be able to find out something about him if he is. Breeding is not a good idea unless you are experienced, know all about the breed's history and health concerns, and are willing to be responsible for any resulting puppies for the rest of their lives!
