19 Feb Dog Diarrhea; Causes and Treatment (Part 3)

Diarrhea is one of the most serious and common problems that affects dogs. Of course, this may seem like a normal problem in the first place, but it can be the background or symptoms of a serious illness; Especially if the diarrhea is severe and persistent. In general, different problems can cause dog diarrhea, the method of treatment of which varies according to the cause. In previous sections, we explained in detail about this disease. To better understand it, we will provide the necessary information about dog diarrhea.

Treatment for diarrhea

The veterinarian will identify the root cause based on the dog’s diarrhea status and take a history and sometimes perform some tests. Then he prescribes the necessary medication according to the cause of the problem. So the first thing to do when you have diarrhea is to consult a veterinarian. However, some drugs are well-known antibiotics with anti-inflammatory properties of the gastrointestinal tract. If your veterinarian suspects that the bacteria may have overgrown, he may prescribe other antibiotics. Medicine, the dose and amount of medicine should be prescribed by the veterinarian and according to the condition of the dog’s disease. Veterinarians first diagnose the cause of dog diarrhea and then prescribe the appropriate medication by examining and performing some tests.

Supportive care

We have seen that diarrhea can have many causes; In some cases, it’s treated with supportive care for the dog, but sometimes, treatment and medication are needed. The veterinarian must diagnose the cause and advise you on your treatment. In general, the supportive care that should be taken to treat dog diarrhea are:

Keep feeding the dogs

Until a few years ago, it was thought that when the intestine became irritated and upset, it was better to rest it for a while and therefore not feed the dog for a while. But today it’s clear that the gastrointestinal tract needs food to repair and heal. So if your dog has diarrhea, never stop feeding him; Unless your veterinarian has prescribed it.

Choose the right diet for your dog

Increasing the fibre in a dog’s diet can help improve diarrhea. It’s interesting to know that fibre is also useful for constipation and diarrhea and is one of the necessary foods for dogs. In addition, during this time, it’s better to divide the dog’s food into a few smaller meals (for example, 4 times a day) to make it easier to digest. Also, low-fat foods that are mostly high in carbohydrates such as potatoes, pasta, rice with some chicken or turkey, cheese or yogurt can help your dog recover faster. Of course, you must consult a veterinarian before making any changes to your dog’s diet.

Use only medicines prescribed by your veterinarian

The veterinarian will prescribe the necessary treatment after taking the dog’s history and examination. In some cases, your dog may require medication. Don’t give anti-diarrheal drugs to your dog without consulting a veterinarian; Because it may cause more damage to the dog’s health.

Home remedies for dog diarrhea

In addition to the treatments prescribed by your veterinarian, there are some ways you can help improve your dog’s diarrhea.

Rice juice

Cook the rice with some water. When the rice is fully cooked and glazed, pour it into a strainer and give the juice to your dog, which has become white and thick like soup.

Pumpkin

Boiled pumpkin because of its high fibre can help improve this problem in dogs. It’s interesting to know that pumpkin is one of the best foods to treat dog constipation!

Yogurt

If your dog isn’t allergic to the lactose in milk and yogurt, you can give him some low-fat yogurt. Yogurt helps strengthen and improve the condition of the gastrointestinal tract due to its probiotics.

Dog diarrhea is one of the most common gastrointestinal problems that can occur for a variety of reasons. It isn’t a concern if the dog has this problem once, but if it persists and is accompanied by other symptoms such as vomiting, pain and discomfort, it’s a sign of a more serious problem and disease. To have a healthy and lively dog, you need to pay attention to nutrition, activity, health, grooming and much more. You can prevent the disease and have a healthy dog in this case. In all these steps, you can count on the specialized team of MishkaGrooming. Our experienced and precise groomers have groomed your dogs carefully and accurately to count the moments for the next session