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BPO Food Forum => Food Discussion & Information => : BigDogMama September 29, 2009, 12:16:23 PM

: pumpkin for loose stools?
: BigDogMama September 29, 2009, 12:16:23 PM

When we first got Murphy, he had loose stool.  It turned out to be worms, so the vet dewormed him and gave him some medicine.  His stools were fine for a while but soon became loose again.  I have decided to try pumpkin, but I have some questions. 
How much should I give him?
Should I mix it with his dry food?
How often should I feed it to hime?

Thanks guys!  :) 

: Re: pumpkin for loose stools?
: patrick September 29, 2009, 08:41:54 PM

I would give him a couple of heaping tablespoons  He may or may not like the taste at first - mine take it directly from the spoon- everyone lines up for pumpkin!

: Re: pumpkin for loose stools?
: BigDogMama October 01, 2009, 09:30:59 AM

Thanks! Both my boys loved pumpkin right away! :D  How often do you feed it to your kiddos?

: Re: pumpkin for loose stools?
: patrick October 02, 2009, 07:02:26 AM

I used to feed it every day because they loved it so much- its a good supplement anyways-just loaded with vitamins  Or you can just feed it for a few days whenever they need it for their stools- Also works good if their stools are too hard

: Re: pumpkin for loose stools?
: KadesMommy April 16, 2010, 07:41:47 PM

We started giving our new pumpkin for loose stools 2 Tablespoons in the morning and it worked great. Now we are finding he has the most awful gas. So stopping pumpkin to see if that gets rid of it.

: Re: pumpkin for loose stools?
: KadesMommy May 21, 2010, 05:50:31 PM

ahh we have found the rotation 2 tablspoons pumpkin then the next day 2 tablespoons plain yogurt.  works wonders.