What Causes Dog Diarrhea - What Cures It

Dog Diarrhea Dog diarrhea is not really that common of an occurance because dogs have a pretty good functioning digestive system. But if they do get it, you want to get rid of it fast! You know it is uncomfortable for the dog, not to mention it can make a big mess too! i know this won't make you feel any better, but if they do get it, there's about an 80% chance that it's because of something you fed your dog.

A sudden change in their diet can cause diarrhea, because a dog needs a couple days to warn their digestive system that you've changed to a new brand of dog food. A mix of both brands for a couple days, is a good practice to follow going forward.

Food gone bad will cause diarrhea, as well. Spoiled meat can have the same effect on a dog, that it can in humans. Please be careful, be picky about what you're feeding your pet.

A few other less common causes could be stress or mental upset, brought on by a long trip, or just being away from their normal surroundings canhave this effect on some dogs. And don't forget about worms. This is a common cause in puppies. Don't waste time getting advice from your vet to rid them on the internal parasites!

You will also want the vets opinion if your dog has diarrhea due to an illness, or a virus. Find the appropriate treatment for a quick cure.

If you want to try some things at home, a few things that have been successful are caster oil, a diet of plain rice, or thickened milk with arrowroot. If any of these seem to do the trick, slowly get them back on their regular food by mixing the two together for a couple days. If the diarrhea continues, certainly it is time to visit your vet. He or she will be able to recommend the correct course of action to take, and recommend medications after they have seen your dog.

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