How Much Pumpkin for Loose Poops?

[sugarskullz]

Ozzy had liquid poop yesterday.
I read on this forum that pure Pumpkin (not pie filling) helps. I gave him about 1-2 tbsp last night before bed and he had diarrhea early this morning
How much pumpkin do I give at one time?
By itself or mixed with food?
How often do I give it to him?
How long does pumpkin take before i should notice a difference?
How long should he have diarrhea before I become concerned?
He has a great appetite and is very playful and is drinking plenty of water. I started with the puppy soft treats (Wellness brand) the day before yesterday for doing his business outside (1 treat each time he was successful). Could this be the culprit?

[Tinker's mom]

If the treats are the only thing you changed, that may be the culprit. I use a teaspon of pumpkin with each meal mixed in. Too much can give them diarrhea. I think it takes a couple of days to work.I would be taking him in if the diarrhea continues past today. They can dehydrate pretty quickly.If he starts vomiting or gets lethargic, I would take him right away.Prayers it stops today.

[6 Beautiful Pugs]

If Ozzy was an adult, I would not be concerned, however as a small puppy, I would not be playing with pumpkin, anti-diarrhea meds, etc. I would have him in to be checked for something more serious.....then go to the pumpkin and/or anti-diarrhea meds.

There are several diseases, of which diarrhea is a symptom, that can be life-threatening to a puppy and early detection and treatment are crucial. So I won't play around more than one or two piles of loose stool from a puppy before taking them in.

Take care,
Lisa

[sugarskullz]

thanks so much Tinker's Mom and 6 Beautiful Pugs.
I think I will see how today goes and if he is still loose by end of day, I will take him im tomorrow. I gave him 1 tbsp of pumpkin last night and same this morning (no more today) and I will also stop the "doing his business" treats and see if that makes a difference by end of day.

[sugarskullz]

So, after stopping the 'Wellness' puppy treats for housebreaking and giving Ozzy some pumpkin this morning, he had a semi firm poop!! I am now inclined to believe it was the particular treat that upset his tummy. I have now decided to put loose kibble in my pocket to reward him with when he does his business outside. At least I know, the kibble is fine for him.