Its very common for dogs to get diarrhea. It is believed that dogs get diarrhea at-least once in their life time. In rare cases excretion of ring worms is observed which occurs because of unhealthy eating habits. Most cases of dog diarrhea are not serious and will resolve without requiring veterinary care depending on your canine`s condition and health, the problem can be unpleasant for both the dog and its owners so it's important to know what to do when your four-legged friend is suffering from diarrhea. This article will tell you how to treat minor canine diarrhea.
Symptoms
- Lose stool
- Vomiting
- Belly stiffness
- Decreased Appetite
- Fever
Its the first question that arises in mind how should you treat your canine. Firs of all first aid should be given at home. All food items should be removed form dog`s bowl and dog should not be given meal at-least for 12-24 hours and should be kept under observation for vomiting and any other symptoms. Dog can be given ORS or Intox as first aid . If dog don`t show improvement vet can be consulted for further guidance.
Prevention
There are several ways to reduce the occurrence of diarrhea in dogs:
- Do not suddenly change his diet.
- Do not give the dog bones as toys (nylon chew toys are a better choice).
- Do not give the dog small objects to play with.
- Do not feed your dog table scraps.
- Do not allow your dog to scavenge.
- Always keep him up-to-date with his deworming sessions
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