What must be given to a dog with diarrhea
Diarrhea is common in dogs in fact almost all dogs suffer from bouts of diarrhea in their life time. This uncomfortable bouts of passing runny stools usually last for a day or two but serious cases of diarrhea would last for longer periods of time. Diarrhea is not an illness rather the condition indicates that the pet's health, specifically the gastrointestinal system is not A-okay.
Loose bowel movement of dogs is often associated with the inability of the gastrointestinal system to function normally but this condition can also indicate infection, food allergies and intestinal parasites. We know how dogs eat - Fido has the inclination to eat indiscriminately. Diarrhea results if the dog has ingested "foods" that are not accepted by the dog's system. Dogs inclination to gnaw and swallow foreign object can be the cause of diarrhea.
To treat the pet's loose bowel movement, a pet parent has to have an idea what causes the condition. With the availability of over the counter medications, treating diarrhea is not a problem but a dietary change is highly recommended by experts. The diet of the dog must be changed but what food can be safely given to a pet with diarrhea?
For pets that do not appear ill, the frequent and voluminous runny stool will be gone after a day or two and vet consults will not be necessary. Pet owners have to watch out for dehydration as this situation is oftentimes the outcome of frequent passing of runny stools. Providing the dog with drinking water at all times is very necessary. Electrolyte imbalance is a common outcome of canine diarrhea and this can be dealt with mixing the dog's drinking water with Gatorade or administering oral rehydration therapy. Withhold food for at least 24 hours for mature dogs and 12 hours for younger ones to give the digestive system time to rest. A bland diet of boiled rice or chicken can be given to the dog after the fasting period.
Fasting empties the stomach thus it is expected that diarrhea will stop but if this is not the case, it is imperative for the dog to have immediate medical attention. It is highly probable that the pet's chronic diarrhea was not caused by dietary indiscretion. Chronic or persistent diarrhea can be caused by distemper, bacterial infections, parvovirus or parasitic infestation that hinders the absorption of nutrients so that an imbalance of the dog's systems is created.
Loose bowel movement of dogs is often associated with the inability of the gastrointestinal system to function normally but this condition can also indicate infection, food allergies and intestinal parasites. We know how dogs eat - Fido has the inclination to eat indiscriminately. Diarrhea results if the dog has ingested "foods" that are not accepted by the dog's system. Dogs inclination to gnaw and swallow foreign object can be the cause of diarrhea.
To treat the pet's loose bowel movement, a pet parent has to have an idea what causes the condition. With the availability of over the counter medications, treating diarrhea is not a problem but a dietary change is highly recommended by experts. The diet of the dog must be changed but what food can be safely given to a pet with diarrhea?
For pets that do not appear ill, the frequent and voluminous runny stool will be gone after a day or two and vet consults will not be necessary. Pet owners have to watch out for dehydration as this situation is oftentimes the outcome of frequent passing of runny stools. Providing the dog with drinking water at all times is very necessary. Electrolyte imbalance is a common outcome of canine diarrhea and this can be dealt with mixing the dog's drinking water with Gatorade or administering oral rehydration therapy. Withhold food for at least 24 hours for mature dogs and 12 hours for younger ones to give the digestive system time to rest. A bland diet of boiled rice or chicken can be given to the dog after the fasting period.
Fasting empties the stomach thus it is expected that diarrhea will stop but if this is not the case, it is imperative for the dog to have immediate medical attention. It is highly probable that the pet's chronic diarrhea was not caused by dietary indiscretion. Chronic or persistent diarrhea can be caused by distemper, bacterial infections, parvovirus or parasitic infestation that hinders the absorption of nutrients so that an imbalance of the dog's systems is created.
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