A newly acquired puppy can have diarrhea for several reasons and more than likely the new puppy will require a visit to the veterinarian to diagnosis it.
Puppies raised in the proper environment should come to the new owner healthy, without intestinal parasites, and properly vaccinated by a veterinarian. If your new puppy does not come to you with the above mentioned services visit your veterinarian as soon as possible.
The top reasons puppy have diarrhea are intestinal parasites or intestinal disease. If the female was properly de-wormed during pregnancy the new puppies should not have intestinal parasites. If they were not de-wormed it is likely that the puppies could have round worms or even hook worms. If the environment has a large number of breeding females and the area was not well maintained the puppy may even have coccidiosis. It is important to take the puppy in for a fecal exam to check for worms, even though the breeder stated they de-wormed the puppy. The most common de-wormer used does not protect against many of the intestinal parasites.
Intestinal disease that is most commonly seen is parvo virus. Parvo virus is seen mainly in puppies coming from females that were not properly vaccinated or puppies that were picked up from the street or from a shelter. Puppies in the later probably have not received proper vaccinations to prevent parvo virus. In these cases the puppies have no immunity to the virus and quickly become sick. Even if these puppies are vaccinated immediately, it more than likely would not be enough to prevent the disease from taking over.
So, if your new puppy comes to you with diarrhea, don’t try over the counter medication, diet change, or over the counter de-wormer, get them to your veterinarian immediately. Call us at 281-326-2832 for more information or to schedule your pet’s appointment.
Is your pet scratching a lot? Is your pet loosing patches of hair? Are there sores forming on your pets back and belly? If you answered yes to any of the questions you and your pet could have a flea problem. It is the time of year when fleas are multiplying in large numbers. The warm air and humidity create the perfect environment for flea population growth.
The next step is to use a product on your yard to keep them controlled outside of the house. Your local hardware store will be able to recommend a product that is effective and safe to use around pets. Finally, inside the house make sure you vacuum any fabrics frequently. Vacuuming stimulates the immature fleas hiding in them to come to the surface and hunt for a meal from a cat or dog. And with the proper flea prevention on your pet the flea cycle will end!
Animals easily become family members for most owners. They provide us with love, companionship and so much more. The pet food you give your pet is really important for their health. It’s just as important as the food you eat, so some consideration should be put into what pet food you buy.
One product to consider using is the collar tracking device. This is just like a regular collar, but it has a GPS device installed inside it. These come with tracking devices that will tell you exactly where the animal is at. Some even give you turn by turn directions for your exact area. If your pet runs away, you will know where they are at within just a couple of minutes. These are made for both dogs and cats of all sizes. Just make sure to adjust the collar so it fits well and your animal will be tracked all the time! One drawback of these devices is that the collar can come off.
Many people consider their pets as an extension of their families and treat them as one of their children. When your pet gets sick and needs medical treatment, it can be just as costly if your child gets sick. This is why pet insurance has become one of the newer things that is on the minds of all pet owners.
Chances are, your family pet(s) has grown to become important and precious part of your family. Hence, the need for them to be regularly taken care of by a competent and compassionate 
When you make the decision to bring an animal into your home, you are making a commitment for the rest of that pet’s life. It is a big commitment, and one which should not be entered into lightly. With that being said, there are some things to know about basic pet care to make introducing your pet to your home easier.