Dog lovers very often treat their beloved pet like a member of the family. The dog has their own bed, clothes, toys, you name it, they've probably been given it by their doting owner. All dog lovers enjoy the special greeting they receive from their dogs as they walk through the door after a long hard day at work. Yes, unless the dog is suffering from an intestinal disorder that causes bowel problems.
The first thing that should be done is to make an appointment with the veterinarian so she can rule out any kind of nasty parasites or other serious health concern. However, when you've cleaned up one diarrhea mess after another and the dog is still struggling with the complaint, what do you do to make the problem stop? Your dog is probably feeling pretty uncomfortable about now and would love it just as much as you if he could control the diarrhea.
When your dog is feeling poorly because of diarrhea, you should know that he may also be experiencing gas and bloating and as a result may not be eating as much. This can cause serious health risks if allowed to continue for several days. Every day your dog goes without treatment can mean a lowered immune system and worse.
Some dogs suffering from intestinal issues may also have skin concerns as well. This is very often the result of a food allergy brought on by the many preservatives and artificial coloring and flavors found in commercial dog food brands. The more common ingredients that can trigger food allergies are meat by-products, corn and more. These ingredients are not only found in dog food but in treat and snacks as well.
What are some of the primary causes of intestinal issues and diarrhea in dogs? Generally they consist of eating too much, eating a diet high in fat, stress, common vaccinations, food poisoning, bacteria, parasites, and in the worse case, cancer. There are other possible reasons for dog intestinal issues, and they can be found by searching online.
To get your dog feeling better soon, you should immediately give him an all liquid diet. Do not give him any solids, only liquids such as apple juice, broth and clean, filtered water. Usually, dogs know by instinct to not eat when they have stomach sickness and by doing so the gastro-intestinal system can heal itself.
When your dog starts feeling better and the diarrhea is under control, you can start giving him solid foods again, but only in small amounts and slowly. If, after attempting to control the issue by using the above advice, the problems persist, then by all means take him to the vet if you haven't already done so. You never want to risk the health of your beloved family friend.
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