Should I be concerned!?

[Antman408]

once again another “is this poop okay?!?” But this time it’s not his food lol.

So I began raw on Monday, a premade ground food from a local company. I was recommended to feed him a chicken wing, foot or neck for lunch. I couldn’t find a neck, so I got a wing and foot. I fed that during lunch.

Next day, he had a walnut in his mouth then it disappeared as I tried to get it from him. I freaked out and went to the vet and got x rays. No walnut, however there were small bones in his tummy still from the previous day. The vet said it was nothing to worry about, so fast forward to tonight. It had been 29 hours between bowel movements and I was worried. I took him out for his before bedtime potty and he finally pooped. It was black and I took it apart and found small pieces of bone in it. He doesn’t seem to be in any pain, he’s hyper running around. I poked around on his tummy to see if he was hurt and no whimpering or signs of pain. He’s acting like his normal self, slightly more hungry than usual lol but completely normal and no vomitting. I have attached a picture. Is there anything wrong or something I should be concerned?

 

[Oh Little Oji]

Glad he had a bowel movement. If the vet is not concerned about the bones I would not be too concerned. I thought that raw bones were safe but cooked ones were not (don't quote me totally on that).

The poo being black? I dunno. Maybe something in the walnut? Was it a Black Walnut? We get Black Walnuts in the Midwest and when a squirrel chews one apart, it leaves a black stain on the driveway or sidewalk if it gets wet. Where they fall on the roadway and get run over by car tires, they leave black marks/streaks on the asphalt. What did the walnut look like? Was it still encased in its green outer covering?

I have not fed raw, so no info. on that from me.

Just wanted to respond, because I am one of the precious few members that is on fairly late at night around here. You can expect more responses in the morning.

 

[Antman408]

Glad he had a bowel movement. If the vet is not concerned about the bones I would not be too concerned. I thought that raw bones were safe but cooked ones were not (don't quote me totally on that).

The poo being black? I dunno. Maybe something in the walnut? Was it a Black Walnut? We get Black Walnuts in the Midwest and when a squirrel chews one apart, it leaves a black stain on the driveway or sidewalk if it gets wet. Where they fall on the roadway and get run over by car tires, they leave black marks/streaks on the asphalt. What did the walnut look like? Was it still encased in its green outer covering?

I have not fed raw, so no info. on that from me.

Just wanted to respond, because I am one of the precious few members that is on fairly late at night around here. You can expect more responses in the morning.

Thanks, the walnut was black however he didn’t swallow it. The X-rays showed no walnut in his tummy just bones. My guess is the bones irritated his stomach. Vet said they’ll pass and another person I asked said they’ll pass and to just let it run it’s course.

Just wanted some reassurance from someone on here lol.

 

[strykerdobe]

I forgot how old is your boy?

What is the name of the premade raw? What are the ingredients? From what company?

Usually with the premades you don't have to feed anything else.

Maybe just give only one of the either foot, wing or neck for lunch.

He should be ok. The bones could have upset his intestinal tract. You just don't want to see fresh Red Blood in his poop.

 

[Antman408]

I forgot how old is your boy?

What is the name of the premade raw? What are the ingredients? From what company?

Usually with the premades you don't have to feed anything else.

Maybe just give only one of the either foot, wing or neck for lunch.

He should be ok. The bones could have upset his intestinal tract. You just don't want to see fresh Red Blood in his poop.

It’s called “green tripe” and yeah I stopped giving him any chicken for now. He’s 17 weeks old today.

 

[strykerdobe]

So it's just Green Tripe and that's it?? It doesn't have any meat, bone or organs in it???

If he is not getting any other meat and organs I would be very much concerned he is not getting other needed balanced nutrition!!! Especially for a growing 17 week puppy.

 

[Cscallan]

So it's just Green Tripe and that's it?? It doesn't have any meat, bone or organs in it???

If he is not getting any other meat and organs I would be very much concerned he is not getting other needed balanced nutrition!!! Especially for a growing 17 week puppy.

Found this site. It’s the name of the brand
GreenTripe.com's Products Page

 

[Antman408]

So it's just Green Tripe and that's it?? It doesn't have any meat, bone or organs in it???

If he is not getting any other meat and organs I would be very much concerned he is not getting other needed balanced nutrition!!! Especially for a growing 17 week puppy.

Lol, the company is called green tripe. It has beef, liver, bone, green tripe, trachea, and a few other things grinded up in 5lb rolls.

And he didn’t have this type of stool until I introduced the chicken wing and foot to his diet.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

Thanks, the walnut was black however he didn’t swallow it. The X-rays showed no walnut in his tummy just bones. My guess is the bones irritated his stomach. Vet said they’ll pass and another person I asked said they’ll pass and to just let it run it’s course.

Just wanted some reassurance from someone on here lol.

Okay cool. How long after you saw him with the walnut in his mouth until the xrays were done? I wonder if it could have been broken down by his stomach acid by the time the xrays were done.

 

[Antman408]

Okay cool. How long after you saw him with the walnut in his mouth until the xrays were done? I wonder if it could have been broken down by his stomach acid by the time the xrays were done.

15 minutes lol. We were at the vet immediately. Plus black walnuts are toxic to dogs. He would be having seizures and such if it was in his system.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

15 minutes lol. We were at the vet immediately. Plus black walnuts are toxic to dogs. He would be having seizures and such if it was in his system.

Ooh, wow. Okay. Our nextdoor neighbor has a black walnut tree. Fortunately, Oji does not tend to eat stuff.

Glad your boy is doing fine!

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

I'm no poop expert like "some", however, Grace's poo is colored too and I think it is relationship to the food she eats that day...
sometimes looser and sometimes firmer...as long as it's not running I have no concern...I tend to feed her certain things on certain days so if I see something, I know what made it do it and I make a mental note.

 

[DN2017]

Ooh, wow. Okay. Our nextdoor neighbor has a black walnut tree. Fortunately, Oji does not tend to eat stuff.

Glad your boy is doing fine!

Doesnt tend to eat stuff? God, how lucky you are... wanna trade?

 

[WiglWerm]

I have about 12 black walnut trees in my yard, luckily my dogs aren't toooo interested.

 

[WiglWerm]

The walnuts DO supply an unending parade of squirrels for Spike to chase though!

 

[JanS]

I've seen our dogs poop all sorts of colors and shapes. We don't feed raw but I think it can vary a lot and I don't think his poop looks bad.
Even with humans, if you eat certain types of food like rhubarb it will turn your stool black.

 

[GOD'S GRACE]

The Princess of Chaos was a Pecan Tree in the Kingdom...half fall outside the "Walls" and half within...when the supply gets low those daring little squirrels mount the invasion and it's fun to watch as Grace watches from the back door and when they are fully committed to the area I release her!! Boy it gets noisy!

 

[strykerdobe]

Lol, the company is called green tripe. It has beef, liver, bone, green tripe, trachea, and a few other things grinded up in 5lb rolls.

And he didn’t have this type of stool until I introduced the chicken wing and foot to his diet.

K the one that looks like it has more in it. But need a more variety of organs. And how much bone it has in it? Is it good for growing puppies?
Sorry I know I have lots of questions. But I don't want to see you get your pup in to trouble!

Xkaliber: Green Tripe, Muscle Meat, Heart, Tongue, Trachea/Gullet and Ground Bone

This product is excellent for younger dogs and serious working dogs. It helps build muscle, bone and stamina. It is also excellent for older dogs if fed a couple of times per week.

This product was developed

by GreenTripe.com and is available only through GreenTripe.com.

Product is available in 1lb, 2lb and 5lb size chubs.

Please call for pricing.

Please contact us about

volume discounts.

 

[Antman408]

K the one that looks like it has more in it. But need a more variety of organs. And how much bone it has in it? Is it good for growing puppies?
Sorry I know I have lots of questions. But I don't want to see you get your pup in to trouble!

Xkaliber: Green Tripe, Muscle Meat, Heart, Tongue, Trachea/Gullet and Ground Bone

This product is excellent for younger dogs and serious working dogs. It helps build muscle, bone and stamina. It is also excellent for older dogs if fed a couple of times per week.

This product was developed

by GreenTripe.com and is available only through GreenTripe.com.

Product is available in 1lb, 2lb and 5lb size chubs.

Please call for pricing.

Please contact us about

volume discounts.

Not sure how much but it’s a balanced diet. The training place I go to recommended this. All the trainers feed their dogs this including their puppies. They all do very well. Also my puppies father is fed this and does very well.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

The Princess of Chaos was a Pecan Tree in the Kingdom...half fall outside the "Walls" and half within...when the supply gets low those daring little squirrels mount the invasion and it's fun to watch as Grace watches from the back door and when they are fully committed to the area I release her!! Boy it gets noisy!

I thought you were speaking in fairy tales there as I read this.

Yeah, I have a few Oji "squirrel bursts" posted in Random Video. I don't know the dates I posted them. You should post some vids of Princess Chaos going after squirrels.