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Dog Diarrhea
Diarrhea is one of those problems of pet health that we'd rather not deal with. It is relatively common in dogs, but there are several remedies that will allow you to provide great pet care at home. SIGNS We have all seen it – soft liquidy poop found in a pile on the rug under the kitchen table. In some cases of diarrhea there may be only small amounts of mucous, but frequent straining. At times diarrhea can be an ongoing problem. CAUSES Anything that upsets the digestive tract and results in water not being absorbed produces diarrhea. Some common causes include dietary indiscretion (eating compost), parasites (Giardia or Roundworms), food allergy, infectious causes (Salmonella), inflammatory changes (Inflammatory Bowel Disease, common in cats; similar to Krohn’s disease in people), and pancreatic abnormalities (Pancreatic insufficiency, common in German Shepherds).
SEE YOUR VETERINARIAN. If your pet is very lethargic, and has stopped drinking water for 24 hours, then its to your veterinarian. She may have a serious disease, and needs to be rehydrated with Intravenous fluids. You may try the following home remedies if your pet is still drinking and not dehydrated. PROBIOTICS. Restore the natural bacteria in the intestine, to help the intestinal immune system. The most effective supplement is Lactobacillus acidophilus. Find MORE ANSWERS at Dr. Jones' Inner Circle! |
