Diarrhea is often mild and self-limiting-usually clears in
2-3 days. Stress colitis is a common cause of diarrhea in dogs; their gut is their stress organ.
Diarrhea without loss of appetite, loss of thirst or lethargy is not an
emergency. Further signs of illness
warrant further attention or again if the diarrhea has not resolved in 2-3
days.
At home treatment includes feeding a bland diet. As long as your dog is not vomiting food
should not be withheld. A bland diet can
include boiled chicken or hamburger, boiled rice, or cottage cheese. Nothing that has spices or flavor--all these
foods are easily digestible. Add some
plain yogurt--this has Lactobacillus a good pro-biotic for the gut. Canned pumpkin (non-spiced) has fiber, is
easy on the gut, and helps sweep things through. I would not feed your dog cheese.
If the diarrhea does not resolve at home contact your
veterinarian for am exam, fecal analysis to screen for bacterial overgrowth,
giardia, and, intestinal parasites. In middle age and older dogs metabolic concerns can cause GI upset. Bloodwork will help screen for more serious diseases.
2-3 days. Stress colitis is a common cause of diarrhea in dogs; their gut is their stress organ.
Diarrhea without loss of appetite, loss of thirst or lethargy is not an
emergency. Further signs of illness
warrant further attention or again if the diarrhea has not resolved in 2-3
days.
At home treatment includes feeding a bland diet. As long as your dog is not vomiting food
should not be withheld. A bland diet can
include boiled chicken or hamburger, boiled rice, or cottage cheese. Nothing that has spices or flavor--all these
foods are easily digestible. Add some
plain yogurt--this has Lactobacillus a good pro-biotic for the gut. Canned pumpkin (non-spiced) has fiber, is
easy on the gut, and helps sweep things through. I would not feed your dog cheese.
If the diarrhea does not resolve at home contact your
veterinarian for am exam, fecal analysis to screen for bacterial overgrowth,
giardia, and, intestinal parasites. In middle age and older dogs metabolic concerns can cause GI upset. Bloodwork will help screen for more serious diseases.