Why a dog has diarrhea and how to treat it

If your four-legged friend often asks for "big", and his feces have a liquid consistency, then we can confidently say that he has diarrhea. Dogs can suffer from diarrhea for more than a month and their overall health deteriorates.

Causes of diarrhea in dogs

Before starting treatment - find out the cause of the diarrhea.

• Substandard   products.
• Hit   inedible  products  in  organism  animal.
• Sudden change in diet.
• Allergy  on the  cor m.
• Diseases caused by parasites (common in puppies).
• Bacteria (Salmonella, Clostridium, Campylobacter, etc.)
• Infection with a virus (parvovirosis, coronavisor, plague, etc.).
• Fungal infection (coccidiosis, giardiasis, histoplasmosis, etc.).
• Drug reaction ( eg,  a drug  for  cordially—vascular  systems).
• Poisoning for rodents.
• Violated  Work  kidney  and  liver.
• Wrong  exchange  substances.
• Crash  in  work  pancreas  glands.
• Bowel obstruction.
• Tumor  stomach/intestines.

Most "popular" the reasons  liquid  chair  at  animals:

• allergy;
• stress.

Symptom diarrhea dogs: frequent urge to go to the toilet, loose stools, gas, the presence of blood / mucus in the feces, changes in the volume of feces. Other signs of diarrhea include depressed mood, dehydration, fever, fever, vomiting, weight loss, and loss of appetite.

The black color of feces signals internal bleeding - If this symptom occurs, contact your veterinarian immediately.

In dogs, diarrhea and vomiting - what is it

Diarrhea accompanied by vomiting is not a disease, but a symptom of a malfunction in the body. Therefore, it is impossible to ignore this. One of the reasons for this ailment is the disruption of the digestive system. The disorder causes:

• poor quality food;
• disease caused by infection;
• cold
• parasites;
• allergic reaction.

When diarrhea occurs and p voty - how you can quickly contact a specialist. Before coming to the veterinary clinic, try to determine the cause of the diarrhea.

If you think this condition is caused by food poisoning — cleanse the pet's stomach from the remains of the spoiled delicacy. To do this, you need to carry out the rinsing procedure with boiled water (do not use a saline solution - the wrong proportion can lead to death). It is necessary to flush with extreme caution so as not to enter the respiratory tract. Also, the procedure is prohibited: in case of violation of the swallowing reflex.

In case of poisoning, you can use activated charcoal (2 g per kilogram of weight) or another drug for diarrhea.

Treating diarrhea in dogs

If your pet has diarrhea, put him on a starvation diet. Provide your four-legged friend with constant access to cool, boiled water to stay hydrated. Also, consult with a specialist about the diet, most likely this is what caused the diarrhea.

Any pain reliever is perfect for relieving pain and cramps (consult your doctor).

If the diarrhea does not stop for several days, while the pet is observed: fever, vomiting, nervous outbursts, depression - contact the veterinary clinic.

To prevent diarrhea in a dog, you must:

• timely vaccination and revaccination against infectious diseases;
• carefully monitor the dog while walking;
• avoid eating unfamiliar food;
• observe the diet;
• protect your pet from stress;
• check your pet for parasites annually.