I believe every owner who raises a Chow Chow knows that Chow Chow is relatively quiet, has good guarding ability, has a unique blue-black tongue, and has an independent, noble but withdrawn and indifferent personality. In the process of raising a Chow Chow, it is inevitable that you will encounter illness. What should you do if the little Chow Chow has diarrhea? What causes diarrhea? With these questions, follow the editor to learn more!

What should I do if my little Chow Chow has diarrhea?

According to common sense, once a Chow has diarrhea, it should be fasted for about 12 hours, and its condition should be closely observed. Although there are many factors that cause diarrhea in Chow Chows, they are usually caused by food, colds, mild enteritis, etc., so there is no need to be too nervous. You can feed your Chow Chow oxytetracycline or gentamicin (tablets or liquids are both acceptable). But the dosage must be controlled well: the dosage for dogs cannot be compared with that for humans, just about 1/4 of a tablet is enough. However, if the Chow still has diarrhea and diarrhea after taking the medicine, dog owners should not delay and send the Chow to the pet hospital for treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition of the little Chow.

Symptoms and dangers of diarrhea in young Chow Chow dogs:

Most Chow Chow puppies have intestinal parasites, which are infected by the mother through the placenta or milk. Due to the thin intestinal cavity of puppies, the relatively large number and large size of parasites can cause loss of appetite, weight loss, growth retardation; constipation or diarrhea, abdominal pain, vomiting, and increased abdominal girth. Some puppies may develop small intestinal intussusception or anal prolapse. Severe infection can lead to severe complications and death.

Causes of diarrhea in Chow Chows:

1. Food causes diarrhea in Chow Chow

Chow Chow’s intestines and stomach are relatively fragile, so you must be careful with the food they feed. If the following conditions occur, it will cause diarrhea in Chow Chow:

1. Food that people have eaten. Because the food that people have eaten is too oily, too salty or spicy, such as onions, garlic, peppers, etc., it will cause diarrhea in Chow Chow.

2. If the Chow eats too much animal liver, chocolate or grapes, chicken bones, etc., problems will also occur.

3. Food poisoning. If a Chow Chow eats something it shouldn't eat or drinks unclean water (water that is too cold), it can also cause diarrhea in dogs.

4. Eat too much. Sometimes Chow Chow dogs eat too much and cannot digest it, and may also suffer from diarrhea and vomiting. At this time, the frequency and amount of feeding should be appropriately reduced, and the dog food should be soaked as much as possible. Generally speaking, the Chow will slowly recover after a few days.