Can sheet moss (the kind you buy at Home Depot/Lowes...Mosser Lee brand) make dogs sick? My sweet Minnie Mae has had loose poo (consistency of pudding) for 3 weeks. We took her to the vet and had her tested for worms, including Giardia. The vet said she was fine except for an overgrowth of bacteria in her stomach. He prescribed Flagyl and Greek Organic Yogurt. That still didn't do anything. I dewormed her again just to make sure. Still no change. We stopped feeding her treats and soft food ... no difference. We are currently changing her food from Royal Canin Chihuahua 30 to Royal Canin Chihuahua 28 to see if maybe the puppy food was to rich for her. We have a potty spot for her on our patio (because we live in an apartment in Montgomery)...the top has sheet moss on it and I am beginning to wonder if that is why she has the poops. She always has her mouth on the floor/ground and has the moss in her mouth quite often. Could this be cause for an 'upset tummy' and soft stools? She acts normal in every single other way and she eats fine, drinks lots of water and loves to sleep/play regularly.
We did try changing the brand dog food to Pedigree Small Breed but the kibble was way too large for her teeny-tiny mouth. I have also ordered some 'synthetic potty grass' that is used for commercial kennels and such to replace the moss, to see if that makes a difference. (we do walk her as well, but having the access to the patio is helpful during the day and during inclement weather. I stay home and homeschool our 3 children (11, 8, 6) so she is always being supervised.
So, does anyone know if sheet moss can make dogs sick? Thanks in advance for your help.
We did try changing the brand dog food to Pedigree Small Breed but the kibble was way too large for her teeny-tiny mouth. I have also ordered some 'synthetic potty grass' that is used for commercial kennels and such to replace the moss, to see if that makes a difference. (we do walk her as well, but having the access to the patio is helpful during the day and during inclement weather. I stay home and homeschool our 3 children (11, 8, 6) so she is always being supervised.
So, does anyone know if sheet moss can make dogs sick? Thanks in advance for your help.