What to do if your dog has diarrhea

There are many causes of diarrhea in dogs, such as indigestion, colds, enteritis, etc., which can all cause diarrhea in dogs.

Dogs have diarrhea because they eat too much

If dogs eat too much, their intestines cannot digest it all, and they will have soft stools or even loose stools. On the contrary, if the dog eats too little, the poop will be very dry and hard.
Therefore, regular and quantitative meals and taking them away after eating can not only prevent picky eaters, but also reduce diarrhea in dogs.

Dogs have diarrhea due to a sudden change of food

After a dog is accustomed to eating one kind of food, he suddenly eats a large amount of another kind of food. If the gastrointestinal tract is not used to it, he will have diarrhea.
When changing food, generally follow the seven-day food change method and gradually replace the original food. Many parents find it troublesome and do not follow this, which will cause diarrhea in dogs.
Especially for puppies, the gastrointestinal tract is very fragile, so the food must be changed according to the seven-day food change method, otherwise it is easy to have diarrhea.

Dogs have diarrhea because they catch a cold

During the change of seasons or when the weather is cold, if you don’t pay attention to protecting your dog from the cold, your dog may have diarrhea if it catches a cold.
At this time, you need to pay attention to the dog's appetite and mental state. If there are no abnormalities, it may be diarrhea caused by catching a cold. Properly adjust the indoor temperature and prepare a hot water bottle for the dog to prevent the dog from catching a cold and prevent diarrhea.

Dogs have diarrhea because of parasites

Dogs should be dewormed within one month of birth to remove parasites infected from the placenta or milk.
Since parasites are cyclical, deworming must also match this cycle. Otherwise, parasites will breed in the dog's body, causing diarrhea or even more serious symptoms. Dogs need to be dewormed every year. It is best to go to a pet hospital for a targeted fecal examination for better results.

Dogs have diarrhea because of diseases

If dogs suffer from enteritis, parvovirus, canine distemper and other diseases, they will also have symptoms of diarrhea. At this time, it is often accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting, blood in the stool, increased body temperature, loss of appetite, etc., and the dog needs to be sent to a pet hospital for treatment in time.