Its common for dogs to get diarrhea, we all know most dogs are not too fussy what they eat. The problem is that they eat all sorts of dangerous foods with out even knowing it. Lets face it, dogs hardly ever turn their noses up to tasty food off the table or out the bin.
According to most veterinarians, diarrhea is the most common medical ailment for both cats and dogs. There are a number of reasons that could cause your dog to have diarrhea. Firstly it's important to be in tune with your pet and to know when your dog may be getting ill with a upset tummy.
Here are some important things to watch out for and to make a note of:
- When did the symtoms of diarrhea it start?
- How long is it lasting, or how long did it last?
- Did my dog eat anything unusual that would make him or her sick?
- Did I feed my dog anything different out of the normal balanced food?
- Is the diarrhea bloody?
- Does the diarrhea have mucus in it?
- Are there any strange objects or foods in it that you can identify in the Diarrhea?
Normally your dog should recover naturally with in a day or so. You should always check your dogs temperature to make sure it's not a virus or some thing serious like food poisoning symptoms.
Generally the most common causes are as follows,
Worms in their internal systems which needs urgent treatment.
Change in their diet and food, their stomachs react to different ingredients.
Spoiled food which as bad bacteria and melanoma can cause serious Diarrhea.
General stressful conditions, it could be a new pet or house keeper in their environment.
You need to assess the severity of the condition, if it is a chronic situation you should see a veterinarian as soon as possible. Nobody wants to see any animal suffer from Diarrhea. Most vets would suggest you try the more organic method to cure your dog. If you want to prevent chronic diarrhea and maintain you dogs wellness, I would suggest you take use proven dog food recipes approved by veterinarians.
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