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Diarrhea in DogsDiarrhea in dogs is characterized by loose, watery stools that are passed frequently. Sometimes there may even be blood in the stools.
Canine diarrhea affects dogs of all ages and breeds.
Canine diarrhea happens quite frequently. Just like humans, dogs suffer from upset tummy from time to time.
Acute diarrhea is rather normal and will usually pass in a day or two. It is a nature way for animals (including people) to get rid of unwanted irritants,
such as bacteria, viruses, toxic food, or simply things that are indigestible. As such, acute diarrhea is a healthy, healing process, not a disease. We should not
try to suppress the symptom.
However, having said that, it is important to keep an eye on our dog's behavior. If she is acting rather normal and looking happy, then there is nothing to feel
particularly alarmed about. Just make the necessary precautionary arrangement, be prepared to let our dog go to the bathroom more often, and let nature take its course.
Common Causes of Canine DiarrheaCommon causes of acute diarrhea:
Treating Mild Acute Diarrhea in DogsIf your dog has mild acute diarrhea but does not show any of the above listed dangerous signs and symptoms, a simple liquid fast for the first 24 to 48 hours will be sufficient treatment. To avoid dehydration, make sure that your dog drinks a lot of water. One way to ensure your dog has sufficient water intake is to feed her a vegetable broth. Make the broth using vegetables, meat, and rice, but feed only the liquid part to the dog several times a day. When diarrhea stops, you can feed your dog a bland diet of cooked rice with chicken in small amounts 3 to 6 times per day. If the condition is more severe, then try giving your dog slippery elm. Slippery elm is THE herbal choice for diarrhea. It soothes and protects the mucuous membranes and contains precious nutrients. The powdered form of slippery elm is available in many health food stores, and it is advisable to keep some in our first-aid kit as it comes in handy for diarrhea treatment. To prepare slippery elm herbal remedy:
Treating Chronic Diarrhea in DogsNatural remedies, such as herbs and homeopathic remedies, are effective in treating chronic diarrhea in dogs. Please visit our page on Natural Canine Diarrhea Remedies for more information on this topic. TopPreventing Diarrhea in DogsDiarrhea is not pleasant for both you and your dog, to say the least. To prevent episodes of diarrhea occurring in your dog, here are a few suggestions:
Related Topics Diarrhea in Puppies Natural Canine Diarrhea Remedies References R. Kidd, Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care (Storey Publishing, 2000). Pitcairn and Pitcairn, Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats (Rodale, 2005). M.L. Wulff-Tilford and G.L. Tilford, Herbs for Pets (Bowtie Press, 1999). TOP of Diarrhea in Dogs
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