What to do if your dog has diarrhea

1. Fast for a day

If the dog has no other complications except diarrhea or vomiting, it may be due to improper food replacement or indigestion, and the owner will You can fast for the dog for a day first to allow the dog's stomach to rest properly, and during this period, the dog can be properly hydrated. After the dog's diarrhea subsides, you can feed him some light and easy-to-digest food to regulate his stomach.

2. Appropriate treatment

If the dog’s diarrhea is caused by viruses and parasites, the owner needs to take the dog to the veterinarian for treatment as soon as possible. If the dog has a history of parasites, the owner should also deworm the dog regularly.

3. Aftercare

The consequences of dog diarrhea can be big or small. After the dog’s diarrhea improves, the owner cannot take it lightly. In daily life, the owner should be more careful and take precautions.

Causes of dog diarrhea

1. Indigestion

Indigestion is the most common cause of diarrhea in dogs, especially in puppies under half a year old. . Diarrhea caused by indigestion in dogs is usually accompanied by "loose stool", that is, the stool is unformed and looks like loose mud, so it is called loose stool. If your dog eats indigestible foods such as peanuts, bones, and corn, or swallows foreign objects such as cotton, which blocks the intestines and stomach, it may cause indigestion and diarrhea.

2. The temperature turns cooler

Many dogs are also prone to diarrhea when the weather changes seasons or the temperature suddenly drops. If your dog has a normal appetite but has diarrhea, it may be caused by changes in temperature.

3. Improper food replacement

If the owner wants to change the dog's food, it is best to understand the ingredients of the new dog food first, because some ingredients in the dog food may also cause diarrhea in dogs. Especially for puppies, the intestines and stomach are not fully developed and still lack many digestive enzymes. Therefore, feeding canned food or simple canned meat to puppies in the early stages of development can easily cause indigestion. Each dog may have different reactions to different ingredients. If the dog food is not replaced properly, the dog may also suffer from diarrhea. Therefore, when changing dog food, it is best for owners to follow the 7-day food change method and make a gradual transition, rather than changing everything at once.

4. Viral infection

Viruses such as distemper virus, canine parvovirus, canine coronavirus, etc. may cause diarrhea in dogs. Dog diarrhea may also be caused by viral enteritis. Dogs suffering from viral enteritis may also experience vomiting in addition to diarrhea. Dog viral enteritis is contagious and is mainly transmitted through feces and mouth, so owners need to pay special attention.