Diarrhea in Dogs


Diarrhea in Dogs
DEFINITION : 
frequent and loose stool with or without straining and pain

causes:
scavenging behavior and eating every thing they find ,
 stress, 
a sudden change in diet,
 or viral , bacterial or parasitic infections and worm infsetation
Giardia, hookworms, roundworms and whipworms) 
some gastro intestinal diseases as liver failure or heart disease

 treatment :
  1. give the animal  plenty of clean water to avoid dehydration.  If needed, offer dilute chicken, beef broth or Pedialyte in addition to the water.
  2. Give the dog a small meal of boiled white meat chicken (no bones or skin) and white rice. This can be the dog's diet until the stool consistency returns to normal.
  3. If the diarrhea continues for more than 24 hours or your dog’s condition worsens at any time, call your vet immediately.
For dogs with diarrhea who have vomited only once or twice:

  1. Remove all food for 12 hours.
  2. To avoid dehydration, offer the dog small amounts of water frequently throughout the day. If needed, you can also offer some dilute chicken or beef broth or Pedialyte in addition to water.
  3. When the dog has not vomited for at least six hours, offer a small amount of boiled white meat chicken (no bones or skin) and white rice.
  4. Wait two hours. If the dog has not vomited then offer another small meal of cooked chicken and rice.
  5. Continue this treatment, gradually increasing the amount of food offered at each meal and lengthening the time between meals until the stool consistency returns to normal.
  6. If the diarrhea continues for more than 24 hours or your dog’s condition worsens at any time, call your vet immediately

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