What Can I Give My Dog For Diarrhea? – Advice on dog diarrhea

Almost every dog ​​owner has been there: your poor dog does his business as usual in the yard or on a walk. The problem? Well it’s not really business as usual. This time their things are much harder to pick up with the plastic bag, or they sink on their hind legs – more liquid than solid. Yes, your dog has a dreaded case of diarrhea.

Normal dog stool should be “chocolate brown, log shaped, compact and easy to pick up,” according to the American Kennel Club, which just ruined chocolate for readers around the world. “Experts say it should look like cookie dough or Play-Doh when pressed,” writes AKC. Poop that is watery or puddled or showing signs of mucus is not typical and may require medical attention. Luckily, there are some things you can give your dog to help him fight his diarrhea if it doesn’t go away on its own.

What Causes Diarrhea in Dogs?

Dr. Danielle Bernal, Global Veterinarian at Wellness Pet Food, tells Woman’s day that dogs can have loose stools or diarrhea for a variety of reasons, but more often than not it is related to something they have eaten. “This includes eating something the dog shouldn’t have, a sudden change in diet so that you don’t gradually switch to a new food or have a food allergy or sensitivity,” says Bernal.

Diarrhea can also be caused by or is associated with the following:

• Stress
• If a dog is taking any medications or antibiotics that upset their stomach
• Intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia and giardias
• Viruses like parvovirus, distemper, coronavirus and an overgrowth of harmful bacteria, such as salmonella
• Underlying medical problems such as kidney disease, liver disease, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease
• Food indiscretion (eating too much), eating garbage or eating spoiled food, according to the American Kennel Club.
• Plants or toxic substances
• Swallow a foreign object that is not digestible

What can help?

Because there are so many things that can contribute to your dog’s diarrhea, you may need to work with your vet to determine the root cause before you can find the right solution.

“With so many causes as to what can disrupt a dog’s digestive system, it’s often difficult to assume a single approach for a solution,” Bernal says. “Start by rethinking what your dog has eaten or done in the past 12-24 hours. Has he had a chance to eat something new or something he shouldn’t have eaten? Are there any other clinical signs that might suggest something more to be underlying? Knowing this history is essential in determining the next steps to take. ”

Many times diarrhea is episodic and should subside on its own, says New York veterinarian Dr. Lisa Lippman. Women’s day. “If this lasts longer than a day and there are no other symptoms, you can try offering your dog something to eat that is highly digestible, such as white meat chicken and pumpkin.” You can also try giving them boiled chicken and rice, according to Bernal.

Signs to watch out for.

There are a few warning signs to look out for that would warrant a visit to the vet, Lippman says, including the following:

• Diarrhea that lasts more than a day or two
• Blood streaked diarrhea
• Your dog appears lethargic or listless
• Your dog has signs of dehydration and excessive vomiting accompanying diarrhea

If the diarrhea is caused by internal parasites, bacterial overgrowth, or systemic illness, it will persist and likely require medical treatment.

Keep your dog’s poop healthy.

One of the first steps in keeping your dog’s stool healthier is feeding him high-quality food, says Lippman, which usually means high-protein food with healthy non-meat ingredients.

“A diet rich in high-quality, highly digestible ingredients promotes maximum nutrient absorption, so choose pet foods with added dietary fiber, prebiotics, and guaranteed amounts of probiotics that can help support their microbiome,” explains Bernal. “After all, 70% of a dog’s immune system is located in their gut, so supporting their digestive health will keep their immunity and natural defenses strong.”

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