Every dog owner at some point deals with a bout of doggy diarrhea. It's not a matter of IF it will happen, just when! Knowing what to do ahead of time can give you peace of mind the next time your pet has a problem.
Causes of diarrhea are wide ranging and can include dietary indiscretion (your dog eats something he shouldn't), a sudden change in diet, poor quality diet (we see lots of kibble-related diarrhea), parasites, infection … even stress.
Symptoms of diarrhea can be obvious, like an urgent need to get outside followed by a loose, watery stool -- or they can be confusing, like straining as if the problem is actually constipation.
If other symptoms accompany watery stool symptoms like lethargy, loss of appetite, fever or a change in behavior it's time to make an appointment with your vet.
Home care for otherwise healthy dogs with a bout of diarrhea should include a bland diet of cooked ground turkey and 100 percent canned pumpkin. Slippery elm bark is also an excellent, all-natural anti-diarrheal.
Read the complete article: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/03/26/dealing-with-dog-diarrhea.aspx
Causes of diarrhea are wide ranging and can include dietary indiscretion (your dog eats something he shouldn't), a sudden change in diet, poor quality diet (we see lots of kibble-related diarrhea), parasites, infection … even stress.
Symptoms of diarrhea can be obvious, like an urgent need to get outside followed by a loose, watery stool -- or they can be confusing, like straining as if the problem is actually constipation.
If other symptoms accompany watery stool symptoms like lethargy, loss of appetite, fever or a change in behavior it's time to make an appointment with your vet.
Home care for otherwise healthy dogs with a bout of diarrhea should include a bland diet of cooked ground turkey and 100 percent canned pumpkin. Slippery elm bark is also an excellent, all-natural anti-diarrheal.
Read the complete article: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2012/03/26/dealing-with-dog-diarrhea.aspx
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