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Kenzies poo has been inconsistent for the last 3 weeks. We initially thought it was due to stress from all the fireworks. Started to get worse 6 days ago with grumbly tummy etc. Upped the Tylan to 1/4 tsp twice a day. 6 days on it is now worse, 3 times this morning all the RUNS.
Should we try upping the enzymes?

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jeanx

Do you happen to have any powdered slippery elm? You could try adding it in twice a day.
Has Kenzie been checked for parasites?

Jill

Maybe tylan isn’t effective bug, this bug, ask for oxytetracycline.
It could also be a bacteria from puddles with all the rain we’ve had, loads of animal/ bird poo.
What colour is the poo?
I don’t think extra enzymes will help, the gut spasms just blast everything through.

Normal poo colour. Slightly better today, pick upable. No parasites. Have tried slippery elm previously, not good.

Thanks for the information. Maybe you will see a turnaround.

Jill

I agree with Patsy on trying another antibiotic. Whenever Kolby has had a bad setback like you are describing, we have gone from tylan to metronidazole (flagyl) and it turns it around.

Let us know how it goes. So distressing.

Barb

So do we just ask the vet for another anti biotic and stop the Tylan?

Stress can drop the B12 levels which would upset the digestive system and may open the door for all the upset. I used to give Sarge an extra B12 shot before stressful events and again after if needed.
Tylan is an antibiotic dosed per weight of the pet. If you were using it on a lower dose for keeping the gut bacteria under control it may be helpful to go back to the right dose.
Hopefully things are back to normal soon.

Sorry things have gone south. Are you consistently giving B12? I agree with Barb, if you're on Tylan and things have gone south I would stop the Tylan and try Metro - if you don't see an improvement then it could be the food and you might need to try something different even if you've been on it for a while.