Ugh, another poo question

[Kiger]

I've had the same problem with Kato since he was a puppy. He has normal poops in the morning, and mushy little cowpies in the evening. I've tried Canidae (he ate it again when it came out the other end, but otherwise he was fine on it), Wellness, and right now he's on the Chicken Soup dog food. He gets a couple spoonfuls of Wellness canned in the morning, mixed with Supermix-5 supplement, but he gets dry the rest of the time. He's been wormed. I've thought about trying raw, but he won't chew on bones. I did try Wysong Archtype (the freezedried raw food) for awhile, but it's too expensive and doesn't last long - plus, same problem. Pumpkin clears it up, but I don't want to have to feed pumpkin all the time. Anyone else had this problem or have any ideas?
He looks great, but this can't be good for him.

[Kiger]

Possibly, but I really hate having to pickup pancakes. I've never had a dog that did this, so if it's normal I'd like to know. Here's the 3 foods. The only thing that jumps out is apple (Canidae didn't produce pancakes):

Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul-Adult Formula

Protein: 24.00 %
Fat: 14.00 %
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Chicken
turkey
chicken meal
turkey meal
whole grain brown rice
whole grain white rice
oatmeal
potatoes
cracked pearled barley
millet
chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols)
duck
salmon
egg product
flaxseed
natural chicken flavor
kelp
potassium chloride
salt
choline chloride
chicory root extract
carrots
peas
apples
dried skim milk
cranberry powder
rosemary extract
parsley flake. Vitamins and minerals.


Wellness Super5mix Canine Adult Chicken Dry

Protein: 22.00 %
Fat: 12.00 %
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Chicken
Ground Barley
Oatmeal
Rye Flour
Menhaden Fish Meal
White Fish
Ground Brown Rice
Ground Millet
Canola Oil
Flax Seed
Amaranth
Dried Peas
Dried Carrots
Whole Sweet Potatoes
Whole Apples
Whole Blueberries
Whole Clove Garlic
Alfalfa Leaf
Yucca Schidigera
Shark Cartilage
Glucosamine
Chondroitin Sulfate
plus essential vitamins and minerals.


Canidae Canine Dry

Protein: 24.00 %
Fat: 15.00 %
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Chicken Meal
Turkey Meal
Brown Rice
White Rice
Lamb Meal
Chicken Fat
Fish Meal
Flax Seed
Alfalfa Meal
Sunflower Oil
Lecithin
Brewers Yeast
Natural Flavors
Linoleic Acid
Rosemary Extract
Sage Extract
Yucca Schidigera
plus essential vitamins and minerals.

[Mary's Mama]

I have the same exact issue. I have found that if I dont add anything to her food it helps. I usually give a little canned food or organic baby food with the night time meal. I went through a little period of her being picky and decided no more of that, she got nothing but dry food and her stools cleared up alot. So I dont add much if anything to her food any more. Also I started using Solid Gold and it is WONDERFUL!! She is a fussy eater but she loves this stuff. I have noticed more definition in her muscle tone and a healthier coat since she has been on it (she ate Wellness before, very good food too).

The only other thing I can think of is water. Sounds strange but I also changed their water. Used to just use water straight out of the faucet. We have great water but I just thought I'd see what happened. I filter it through a brita pitcher now and it seems to be making a big difference too. She is actually having pretty firm stools now, almost too firm. Hey if its not one thing it is another :lol:

[Kiger]

I'm going to try that. Too bad I just bought a whole bunch of cans. :roll:
I did end up buying a new bag of Canidae last night so I'll see what happens with that. Since he won't poop in the backyard - or anywhere he plays - anymore, I guess I don't have to worry about him eating it. He likes it as much as the Chicken Soup stuff, and I think it is the better food anyway.