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Eggs and Diarrhea?

Posted : 6/10/2006 5:49:39 AM

Hi All:
Does anyone know if cooked eggs(hard boiled) can cause diarrhea? I'm using eggs as the protein source with Dr. Harvey's food. I'm using 8 eggs to make 2 pounds of food, for 3 sogs and that batch lats about a day and a half.
Dusty is having diarrhea and his stols are like a orangy color. Peamut and Gabby's stools are normal color and formed, but not Dusty's. Maybe he can't tolerate eggs???

Another thing could it be too much protein, Gabby has be wetting herself at night lately, incontinece. They all seem to be urinating a bit more often. I'm wondering if this food isn't working out now.
Thanks

jessies_mom

Posted : 6/10/2006 7:26:23 AM

I haven't got a clue about the eggs but you should check with the vet about Gabby's wetting; could be a UTI ; also at her age may be kidneys; doesn't hurt to have it checked out. Females can also have incontinence because of their hormones at any age; a hormone or phenylpropanolamine(sp) is prescribed for it. Jessie had this problem a few years ago and was on DES ( a hormone) for about a year; the vet who had prescribed it retired and his replacement suggested trying to reduce the amount she was taking . I did and was able to wean her completely off of it which is unusual; most females need to take something for the rest of their life. I hope you get an answer about the eggs.

willowchow

Posted : 6/10/2006 7:36:19 AM

Willow cannot have eggs at all or chicken.

lisa baker

Posted : 6/10/2006 11:35:12 AM

thanks jessies mom and willow chow. Funny I never suspected eggs possibly being aproblem till now.
And I did call the vet Monday appt. for Gabby, she had this a few years ago too. But it smelled, this doesn't.

jessies_mom

Posted : 6/10/2006 11:40:06 AM

But it smelled, this doesn't.
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That's a good sign 'cause the vet told me before that if a dog has a UTI the urine will have a strong odor.

dyan

Posted : 6/10/2006 3:45:28 PM

As far as eggs go, I read that IF there is to be an egg allergy, it is usually to COOKED eggs. I feed Bubblegum raw eggs everyday, although I also give her cooked whites now to go with raw yolks.
Not sure about hard boilded,,but I know I get a tummy ache after eating them a lot of times.