Do Coton De Tulear puppies have sensitive GI tracts?

by Patsy
(Madison, MS USA)

I have had my puppy since Sept. 10, at which time she was a little over 3 months old.. She has had two episodes of diarrhea, one with vomiting, since I have had her. Took her to the vet, gave her amoxicillin and she recovered. She is having loose stools again and I do not want her on antibiotics again so am trying to solve the problem myself. I have been feeding her a recipe for puppy food with supplements that I found in a book by Rick Woodford, Feed Your Best Friend Better. Also have continued offering her the dry food the breeder had her on: Victor High Pro Plus for active dogs and puppies. Each time I have taken her to the vet, he had ordered Hills Science Diet id canned food, which I continue to give her, mixed with the food I cook.

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Feb 08, 2020
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Sensitive GI Tracts NEW
by: Ruth

In short Oh yes, but it varies. I have 2 mother and daughter-mum reacts to almost everything and was very poorly after having her pups-had no appetite and could not keep food out OR in! reacts to everything -even chicken and rice. Her daughter is not as sensitive but really a good quality kibble is the safest- I do give meat etc -but it has to be tiny amounts or the next day is very busy!

Dec 19, 2018
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by: Patsy

Thanks for sharing your Coton GI experiences. We are still learning and experimenting. Yes, the Bissel product is the best!

Dec 18, 2018
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by: Jamie

Extremely sensitive even seems to be putting it mildly! My Cally was sick since I got him at 3mo, vomiting and diarrhea. He was put on many antibiotics during the figuring out the problem phase - some make sense and likely wouldn't have hurt or may have helped (metronidazole), but others made it worse.
After extensive vetting, he was allergic to poultry (you would be shocked at how many 'fish' or 'beef' dog foods contain chicken), he had pancreatitis and IBD (common to have both). We switched to a novel protein (rabbit) and ultimately treats were organic carrots, dehydrated sweet potatoes, and egg whites (that's what worked with his tummy, it was trial and error though and some things you think will be fine definitely don't work out well...) I also gave him a teaspoon of pumpkin every morning - it worked wonders. As he aged, some of the foods he used to tolerate suddenly he didn't anymore so we had to adjust.
He was on a daily dose of famotadine, and eventually steroids (thoughts on these for a different post) and pain management meds. Keeping them hydrated is essential and makes them feel better (even getting subcutaneous fluids). Immune mediated diseases (like IBD) can wreak havok on their systems/organs, but caught early and managed well can lead to a much better quality of life!
On a side note, the Bissell pet spot bot was a savior for cleaning carpet spot stains.

Dec 04, 2018
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by: BENTLEYS Mom

My vet told me that white dogs especially have not only skin sensitivity, but also sensitive tummies. I had to switch to only lamb and rice based food and treats. There seems to be trouble when he eats chicken or any grain based food....grass fed is better. It is hard to find special foods and treats for them, but worth the no scratching and throwing up that happens when their systems are upset.

Nov 30, 2018
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by: Patsy

Thanks for the comments. I have only had my coton almost 3 months so we are still getting used to each other. So far, she has me trained to take her out! I guess I will just have to find what agrees with her by trial and error.

Nov 29, 2018
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by: Narita

Sorry to hear your furbaby is having trouble. Bill is 7 and he has had trouble from the time we got him at 5 months old. A milk bone cost us a $350 ER vet bill because he couldn't quit vomiting.
I have learned some things that help Bill. One he did better when I quit giving him any treats with grain or flour. I think he might be gluten intolerant.
He has always been on Taste of the Wild since he was a pup (grain free) and if he gets into another dogs food we have a vomit fest.
He can have dried sweet potato slices, frozen blueberries and apples. But very little and very rarely
My vet who is familiar with cotons, said he has high acid. She has be give him 1/2 of a 10mg. generic Prilosec in the morning before he eats. This and that zero purchased treat policy really changed things.
He is has separation anxiety and loves to eat trash, animal poo at times. So we still have the occasional throwing up. My vet has be give him Petobismol. This usually stops it. It if doesn't after doing it all day every 4 hours, I have an antibiotic called Albon I keep on hand. I give it to him 2 times a day for 3 days.
Since the antacid and the treat change I have only had to use it once in 3 years.
I have heard of some cotons with such sensitive tummies that it is hard to even find food for them. Hope this helps and your little one feels better soon.

Nov 28, 2018
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by: Anonymous

Super sensitive...our 2-year-old Coton is very sensitive. We have to stick with Nutro Adult dog canned food..loves boiled eggs...he loves organic carrots daily:) ( but does not eat regular carrots:) )

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