I recently purchased VitaHound Dailey Supplement for my 7lb, 9 year old Chihuahua. I introduced the product over the 11 days as explained in the directions, working up to 1/2 scoop a day (given over 2 meals at 1/4 scoop each meal.) After being on the supplement for 2 weeks, my dog began having diarrhea and mucusy blood in his stools. I discontinued using the the VitaHound on day 14. Now, 4 days later, he still has bloody diarrhea but does seem to be starting to feel better. Do you think his problems are from the VitaHound? What dosage do you recommend for his size? Do you think I should try it again in a couple weeks? Not sure what to do for my dog and he has been miserable (although his coat is looking better.)

asked by Lori P. on 10/23/15

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Thumbnail of user brenth24

The VitaHound Supplement has no history of causing bloody diarrhea. However we are truly sorry your dog is not feeling well. A small percentage of dogs may be sensitive to the strength of the probiotic/enzyme complex resulting in diarrhea or loose stool, but these symptoms are mild and quickly resolved by discontinuing or greatly reducing the dose for 30 days. Typically the symptoms your dog is experiencing are the result of a pre existing condition in the dog's GI tract, and the supplement may be aggravating their condition for this reason we recommend you DO NOT re introduce the supplement into your dog’s diet. VitaHound will gladly refund your money simply email their staff at staff@vitahound.com or visit www.vitahound.com and use the customer service tab.

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Thumbnail of user loric54

In response to the chihuahua owner our little terrier had a similar reaction. However after visiting our vet it turned out the dog's GI track was detoxing. The sludge that builds up after years of poor digestion is eliminated when a couple of the compounds in the formulation take effect. Of course follow your vets directions hopefully you can continue, the Vitahound supplement has been the key reason or dog was able to quit and stay off steroids!

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