The genes of dogs are very similar to those of us humans, but most of the diseases that we may suffer from can't be avoided. Take the frequent diarrhea of ​​pet dogs as an example, which adds a lot of troubles to many friends who love dogs. Vomiting, diarrhea, and more seriously, dogs with diarrhea usually have a poor appetite and do not eat. Especially for puppies, long-term vomiting and diarrhea can even be life-threatening. This makes us at a loss, and in the end we still I had to go to the pet hospital and ask the doctor. Today, let’s talk to you about the causes of puppy diarrhea and how to treat it.

Let’s first talk about why dogs have diarrhea

Diarrhea is also called "diarrhea" or "diarrhoea". You should not underestimate this disease. Every year, more than 5,300 pets die in my country due to diarrhea. Long-term diarrhea and diarrhea will seriously damage your health. Remember there is a funny saying , "A good man can't stand three times of diarrhea." If diarrhea occurs for a long time, it will lead to dehydration and electrolyte imbalance in the dog's body. In severe cases, diarrhea with blood will occur, which is already a threat to life safety.

Generally speaking, the causes of diarrhea in puppies are often food poisoning, eating unclean dog food, being too irritable, eating too many animal offal, drinking dirty water, excessive use of "kailu", early cancer, It is caused by accidental consumption of coffee or chocolate, parasites in the dog's body, gastroenteritis or indigestion, exposure to chemicals, or bacterial and viral infection. Some of these causes must be treated in the hospital, but for domestic pet dogs, the largest and most common cause is usually eating too much greasy food or devouring food, causing indigestion. We can definitely treat it at home without spending a lot of money.

Judgment by experience

If your dog has diarrhea, you can recall whether you fed it a lot of meat, cold drinks, fruits and vegetables, or overeating in the previous meal. If so, it is not a serious problem and can basically be ruled out. It is caused by disease. In addition, you can observe its feces, such as whether the color or shape is normal. If the dog's feces is dark brown, or even has blood streaks (bloody stools), or there is pus-like material, also check to see if there are any insects. If there are worms rolling in the feces, we suggest you send it to the pet hospital for treatment. These cannot be cured by three measures. In addition, you also need to take your dog's temperature to see if it is normal, whether it is accompanied by severe vomiting, and whether there is blood in the vomited material. It is recommended that you record these in time to provide more judgment to the pet doctor. in accordance with.

How to treat indigestion and what medicine to give to dogs

There are usually the following treatment and care methods:

1. Feed the dog clean water, drink plenty of water, and replenish the body.Moisture loss is extremely important.

2. Don’t give puppies the medicines we humans take easily. Unless it is caused by viruses and germs, ordinary diarrhea does not require any oral medicine.

3. Stop giving your dog any nutritional pills.

4. Try not to use anti-diarrheal drugs. It is best to expel dirt from the body. Do not be superstitious about the anti-diarrheal effect of pectin, acidophilus, carob powder, barley, banana and the like. They only delay the elimination of food waste. It's best to let nature take its course.

5. If you keep multiple dogs at home, if it is confirmed that the disease is caused by bacteria, please isolate the sick dogs.

6. Soak dog food in rice water and feed it twice a day, which can have a certain effect.

7. Stay away from meat. Do not think that the chicken soup at this time can have a nourishing effect. During diarrhea, the food should be light.

8. You can take "kelp powder" and the like to supplement minerals and prevent the loss of potassium associated with diarrhea.

9. If it is willing to eat garlic, that’s great. You can also chop it into pieces and mix it in dog food.

10. Stop eating all dairy products, including fresh milk or milk powder.

11. For those caused by indigestion, be ruthless and starve for a day, which may be more effective than taking any medicine, but you cannot cut off water.

12. Take some stomach medicine, such as "metoclopramide" or "Smecta", 3 times a day.

13. Never give berberine to dogs. Only inexperienced friends do that.

14. Gentamicin injection can be used for treatment. The dosage is about two bottles for a dog weighing 20 kg.

15. Feed yeast tablets, 8 to 12 grams/kg, 3 times a day;

16. Feed lactase, 10 mg/kg, 2 times a day;

17. Feed Smecta, 250 to 500 mg/kg, 2 times a day;

18. Feed Vidicon, 0.02 to 0.08 g/kg, 2 times a day;

Regarding how to treat dogs with diarrhea, I have written so many methods and prescribed so many medicines. I suggest that as long as you do it patiently, something will work. It is not difficult. These medicines are sold everywhere, and food is also available. Local materials are used, so it can be treated at home. I believe your dog will recover quickly!

What should dogs eat when they are sick? What foods can replenish the body of a sick dog?

When we have a fever or are sick, we always feel that we have a poor appetite. Everything we eat tastes tasteless, and our sense of smell and taste are greatly affected.The same is true for dogs. Sick dogs are always listless and sluggish, and it is so difficult to get them to eat. This makes the dog owner feel very distressed and tries every means to help them. Increase appetite, spend money on various nutritional supplements to replenish the dogs' bodies, and hope that they can recover soon. Let’s talk about the knowledge today. Diet is very particular. Generally speaking, sick dogs should follow the principle of eating less and more meals, which should not only facilitate digestion, but also have a nourishing effect. In addition, Dogs with different causes have slightly different diets.

Stomach pain and indigestion diseases

For those dogs with serious gastrointestinal diseases, it may be a good idea to make them feel hungry appropriately. After being hungry for a whole day, the food originally stored in the stomach has been basically digested. At this time, you can Feed it some food such as rice, eggs, bread, etc., which should be easy for digestion and not too greasy. Try to avoid meat food, or you can feed it after soaking the dog food in water until soft.

Diseases such as colds, chills and fever

It must be understood that a dog’s sense of smell becomes extremely poor when it has cold or fever, which is also an important factor in its loss of appetite. In this case, we can give it some fragrant food to arouse its appetite. In addition, mixing broth or minced meat with dog food can also greatly stimulate its appetite. However, Wangyi Pet Network recommends that you grasp the ratio of minced meat to dog food. The dog is sick, and the whole body functions are impaired. It has been reduced, and eating too much meat is likely to cause diarrhea.

For dogs suffering from obesity

Of course, you should eat less. If you feel hungry, you can also supplement it with low-calorie food. Exercise more and consume more. You can give it some corn, fruits or vegetables appropriately, and eat less meat. If it refuses to eat in a life-or-death situation, Vegetable puppies, when you cook them, you can add a small amount of broth to fool them. This trick is very effective.

Weak system and poor nutrition

What era is this? There are only dogs that are exhausted and not starved to death. Which family’s pet dogs don’t enjoy pampered treatment? But there are exceptions. For example, if they are stray dogs picked up from the street, their lives are not that good. Ah, most of them are sallow, skinny, and extremely deficient in nutrients. But even for them, you can't eat a lot all at once. You have to do it step by step, otherwise your stomach and intestines will definitely not be used to it. You need to nourish them appropriately. I suggest you, for example, every day. In addition to the necessary dog ​​food as the staple food, eat some extra chicken, duck meat, bone soup, etc., and discard the thick layer of oil on the surface of the soup. In addition, it is best not to take stray dogs home directly, otherwise it will be troublesome if an infectious disease or something is transmitted to the pets at home. It is recommended that you go to the pet hospital to have a physical examination or disinfection of the dog first. Disinfect and kill insects.

Experience summary

Generally speaking, it is better to give more to sick dogsIt should eat some light food, feed more food that can stimulate the taste and smell, and eat some cooked poultry meat to nourish it. Oil does not represent nutrition, it only means adding fat, so it is best to skim the food. Oil treatment. In addition, you don’t need to buy expensive health care products. As long as you take proper care, your dog will regain its appetite soon.