Because diarrhea is a common disorder of dogs, dog owners would know what first aid methods can be used to stop the pet from passing soft stool. Dogs may succumb to diarrhea several times in its lifetime without showing ill effects thus dog owners are not really concerned with the pet's condition. The dog's diarrhea is generally self-limiting as even if the owner did not administer treatment, the pet's condition will be resolved.
A dog with diarrhea would pass soft unformed stools. Although the stool is soft and watery, the dog will be seen straining to defecate and oftentimes may not be able to defecate but only pass gas. Aside from being soft and watery, the stool passed by a dog with diarrhea will have a different color and a very bad smell.
The dog's defecation abnormality can be chronic or acute. Acute diarrhea is not a disease but the result of the dog's dietary indiscretion. Anything that would fit in the dog's mouth will be ingested. Dogs would eat dirt, rotten carcasses of prey, spoiled food and their own and other animal's feces. Diarrhea is the body's way of removing toxic substances and indigestible objects ingested by the dog. Acute diarrhea is usually not a serious concern and commonly resolved even without being treated but chronic diarrhea is another matter as this concern can result to the death of the dog if treatment is not administered. Chronic diarrhea is a sign that the dog has an underlying health concern. Chronic diarrhea can be due to a parasite infestation, bacterial and viral infection as well as other canine diseases.
Management of the dog's diarrhea has to be administered at once because of its possible negative effects in the health of the pet. The dog will grow weaker because of the lost nutrients and as the immune system is compromised the dog will be more prone to diseases. Recurring diarrhea can result to another life threatening condition - dehydration.
Letting the stomach rest is the common first aid for diarrhea. Owners would stop feeding the pet. Adult dogs must not be allowed to eat for 24 hours. Water is not given to the dog as well. Puppies must not be given food for 12 hours but water must be made always available. If the passing of soft stool has eased, the pet can be given bland foods like boiled rice and boiled chicken. If these first aid treatments failed to resolve the dog's diarrhea, professional medical attention would be necessary for the administration of more aggressive treatment.
A dog with diarrhea would pass soft unformed stools. Although the stool is soft and watery, the dog will be seen straining to defecate and oftentimes may not be able to defecate but only pass gas. Aside from being soft and watery, the stool passed by a dog with diarrhea will have a different color and a very bad smell.
The dog's defecation abnormality can be chronic or acute. Acute diarrhea is not a disease but the result of the dog's dietary indiscretion. Anything that would fit in the dog's mouth will be ingested. Dogs would eat dirt, rotten carcasses of prey, spoiled food and their own and other animal's feces. Diarrhea is the body's way of removing toxic substances and indigestible objects ingested by the dog. Acute diarrhea is usually not a serious concern and commonly resolved even without being treated but chronic diarrhea is another matter as this concern can result to the death of the dog if treatment is not administered. Chronic diarrhea is a sign that the dog has an underlying health concern. Chronic diarrhea can be due to a parasite infestation, bacterial and viral infection as well as other canine diseases.
Management of the dog's diarrhea has to be administered at once because of its possible negative effects in the health of the pet. The dog will grow weaker because of the lost nutrients and as the immune system is compromised the dog will be more prone to diseases. Recurring diarrhea can result to another life threatening condition - dehydration.
Letting the stomach rest is the common first aid for diarrhea. Owners would stop feeding the pet. Adult dogs must not be allowed to eat for 24 hours. Water is not given to the dog as well. Puppies must not be given food for 12 hours but water must be made always available. If the passing of soft stool has eased, the pet can be given bland foods like boiled rice and boiled chicken. If these first aid treatments failed to resolve the dog's diarrhea, professional medical attention would be necessary for the administration of more aggressive treatment.
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