Diarrhea is common in dogs in fact almost all dogs suffer from bouts of diarrhea in their life time. A dog's diarrhea is usually resolved after a day or two but more serious cases would last longer putting the life of the pet at risk. Although diarrhea can affect the well being of the pet, this condition is not an illness but a symptom that signifies an abnormality in the dog's gastrointestinal system.
Diarrhea can be caused by bacterial or viral infection, intestinal parasites, food allergies or the dog's inability to digest the ingested food. We know how dogs eat - Fido has the inclination to eat indiscriminately. Diarrhea would result if the dog has eaten something that disagrees with its system. Dogs inclination to gnaw and swallow foreign object can be the cause of diarrhea.
Diarrhea is not hard to treat but in order to restore the normal balance of the dog's digestive system it is necessary to know the reasons for the dog's abnormal defecation. Canine diarrhea can be treated with over the counter medication and by changing the dog's diet. The diet of the dog must be changed but what food can be safely given to a pet with diarrhea?
Normally, if the pet does not appear systematically ill, diarrhea would last for one or two days and the pet owner would not need to take the dog to a vet as the condition will be resolved after the balance of the dog's system is restored. Pet owners have to watch out for dehydration as this situation is oftentimes the outcome of frequent passing of runny stools. It is very necessary to ensure that the dog is provided with enough water to drink. It would even be much better if the drinking water is mixed with Gatorade or any other oral rehydration therapy as this will rehydrate the pet and replenish fluids and electrolytes. Fasting for 24 hours for mature dogs and 12 hours for puppies will allow the stomach to rest. After the fasting period the dog can be given a bland diet of boiled rice or boiled chicken.
Fasting is supposed to stop diarrhea as the stomach is already empty but if frequent passing of runny stool continues, the dog must be taken to a veterinary facility at once. The pet is suffering from chronic diarrhea that is often times not associated with the pets indiscriminating eating habits. Chronic or persistent diarrhea can be caused by distemper, bacterial infections, parvovirus or parasitic infestation that hinders the absorption of nutrients so that an imbalance of the dog's systems is created.
Diarrhea can be caused by bacterial or viral infection, intestinal parasites, food allergies or the dog's inability to digest the ingested food. We know how dogs eat - Fido has the inclination to eat indiscriminately. Diarrhea would result if the dog has eaten something that disagrees with its system. Dogs inclination to gnaw and swallow foreign object can be the cause of diarrhea.
Diarrhea is not hard to treat but in order to restore the normal balance of the dog's digestive system it is necessary to know the reasons for the dog's abnormal defecation. Canine diarrhea can be treated with over the counter medication and by changing the dog's diet. The diet of the dog must be changed but what food can be safely given to a pet with diarrhea?
Normally, if the pet does not appear systematically ill, diarrhea would last for one or two days and the pet owner would not need to take the dog to a vet as the condition will be resolved after the balance of the dog's system is restored. Pet owners have to watch out for dehydration as this situation is oftentimes the outcome of frequent passing of runny stools. It is very necessary to ensure that the dog is provided with enough water to drink. It would even be much better if the drinking water is mixed with Gatorade or any other oral rehydration therapy as this will rehydrate the pet and replenish fluids and electrolytes. Fasting for 24 hours for mature dogs and 12 hours for puppies will allow the stomach to rest. After the fasting period the dog can be given a bland diet of boiled rice or boiled chicken.
Fasting is supposed to stop diarrhea as the stomach is already empty but if frequent passing of runny stool continues, the dog must be taken to a veterinary facility at once. The pet is suffering from chronic diarrhea that is often times not associated with the pets indiscriminating eating habits. Chronic or persistent diarrhea can be caused by distemper, bacterial infections, parvovirus or parasitic infestation that hinders the absorption of nutrients so that an imbalance of the dog's systems is created.
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