Diarrhea in Dogs

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Diarrhea is a common ailment in dogs. Once in a while, every dog or pup experiences an upset stomach, with unusual stool (soft, liquid, colorless, mucus-coated or blood-coated). But when the condition is acute and lasts for many days with frequent squirts of stool, it can be a serious cause of concern. Severe diarrhea may cause extreme fluid loss or dehydration and also lead to electrolyte disturbances in the body. Various home remedies can be effectively administered to cure the problem. But it is better to take professional help from a veterinarian if the condition is very critical. Read on to know the various symptoms, causes and effective treatments of diarrhea.

Symptoms

Abdominal pain or restlessness
Dry or sticky gums (caused by dehydration)
Frequent vomiting
Inactivity and signs of lethargy
Inflation of the stomach in certain cases
Passing blood in stool
Rumbling stomach and gas
Sudden weight loss

Causes of Dog Diarrhea
Learn what causes the problem of diarrhea in your dog

Consuming indigestible objects like stones, sticks or grass
Consuming toxic elements like insecticides or house cleaners
Consumption of a food that is otherwise not included in the normal diet
Consumption of certain antibiotics
Ingesting food with a high content of salt and sugar
Intestinal worms and parasites like whipworms, roundworms and coccidia
Lack or inefficiency of certain pancreatic enzymes in the body
Some kind of allergies that might be produced by certain foods
Various bacterial infections in the body
Viral infections caused by parvovirus or rotavirus

Home Remedy for Treating Diarrhea
Check out some of the best home remedies for treating diarrhea in dogs

Avoid giving your dog flavored or oily food. Butters, sauces and gravies should not be included in his diet till he gets completely recovered.
Avoid giving your dog his usual large meals during the period. Instead, try giving him four or five small feedings, after regular intervals.
Feed your dog bland home-made food. Include white rice, yoghurt, cottage cheese and cooked meat in his meals.
Give your dog pet food that contains some amount of probiotics. You can also try adding some probiotic powder in his drinking water.
Replenish the lost body water by providing him water every 15 min. You can also try giving him clear chicken broth every now and then.
Rest your dog’s abdominal tract by making him fast for 12-24 hrs. Try giving him easily digestible food and water after sometime.
You can try feeding your dog fresh pumpkins. It will help to regulate the bowel movements and also add color to the stool.

You can try the above mentioned home remedies to tackle diarrhea in your dog. If the condition still persists, immediately take him to a veterinarian. The doctor can easily ascertain the cause of the problem and provide suitable medication or supplement necessary food to his diet, to get rid of it.

Source:pets.iloveindia.com

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