K-9 Diarrhea: Why Does It Happen

Many dogs develop diarrhea and are otherwise bright and alert

, and still have a wag in their tail. If that's the case with your dog, you can watch him for 24 hours and see if his stools start to firm up. It's a good idea to skip his next meal to give his intestines time to settle down, and then re-introduce food by giving him 3 or 4 small bland meals over the course of the day. Lean chicken and boiled white rice is ideal. Make sure you treat him for worms, and if the diarrhea persists for more than a day, or if he becomes unwell, it's time to call your vet.

dog diarrhea treatment at home is only advised for mild cases of diarrhea. If the symptoms worsen or persist for more than 2 days, please consult your veterinarian. You may take a stool sample instead and have it examined to save costs. This may cost between $10 and $15 depending on your location.

Diarrhea is a very common condition in dogs that can have many different causes. But the two most common causes are dietary indiscretion and intestinal parasites.

Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), similar to ulcerative colitis, except that Crohn's can cause the entire digestive tract to become inflamed. Crohn's is considered relapsing and remitting - meaning you can go through periods when it is worse, or flaring, (relapsing) and periods when it is better, and you feel almost normal (remissions). When it relapses, one of the most common symptoms is diarrhea. The first choice of treatment for diarrhea is a diet change.

Diarrhea can also be caused by internal parasites, such as roundworms (often seen in puppies), hookworms, giardia and coccidia. If your dog's diarrhea lasts more than 48 hours then you should seek professional help.

The dog should be taken to a cooler place. A cool (not cold) water sponge bath can help to reduce a heatstroke-suffering dog's body temperature. Ice and cold packs (and complete submersion, as with a bath or swim) are not recommended for a dog in heatstroke; these may actually cause dangerous blood vessel constriction in such cases.

Many dogs love playing and swimming in water, and summertime is the perfect time to let them enjoy it. Although most of us think that dogs can swim naturally and/or automatically, (and many can), there are a few breeds that will sink just as quickly as a person that can't swim. For these types of dogs, you can purchase a pet flotation vest. It works like a "people vest" and is similar to a harness, but will keep the dog afloat if they don't swim well or if they get tired easily.

Another obvious issue is that bugs come out in summertime. This makes it extra important to maintain preventative medicines for bug-related issues such as heartworm, and to keep your dog free of fleas and ticks. These need to be in a specific dosage meant for a large dog in order to be effective, and are for the safety of your whole household as well as the dog.

You might think that ear infection in dogs is a minor problem. However, your dog could be suffering a lot from it and is just not exhibiting pain. When left untreated for weeks, dog ear infection may lead to total loss of hearing. Worse, your dog may develop a much severe disease because of it. Ear infections may lead to brain problems because the pus and the bacteria start to penetrate your dog's head. When this occurs, it would be a lot harder to treat your dog. No herbal remedy, or any other type of medicine for that matter, can truly help it.

by: Noble Paneque

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