Help! My Dog Has Diarrhea

Oh no! Your companion has diarrhea! What should you do? Read below for possible causes and how to help.

Causes

• Diet change
• Food intolerance
• Eating something they shouldn’t (trash, indigestible objects, etc)
• Allergies
• Parasites
• Poisonous food or plant
• stress or anxiety

Depending on the cause, the duration of diarrhea will differ. If it is an allergy or intolerance, it will persist as long as you are feeding them that food. If it is caused by a stressful event or eating something odd, it should resolve within a few hours or days.

What To Do

You should give your pal plenty of water because diarrhea can cause dehydration. Additionally, you should keep an eye on your companion’s bowel movements to ensure that diarrhea resolves in a day or two. You should also not give your dog food or treats for 12 hours to allow their digestive system to reset. Lastly, you should talk to your vet to get expert advice for your canine.

What Not To Do

You should not give your dog any medication to treat diarrhea before contacting your vet. Additionally, you shouldn’t wait until the last minute to go to the vet. So, as soon as you notice an abnormal bowel pattern, contact your vet. Also, don’t change your pup’s diet too quickly. If you need to change what they are eating, do it by slowly incorporating the new food and phasing out the old one.

Whether your pal’s diarrhea is caused by allergies or anxiety, it is important to watch them closely and get their bowel movements back to normal. Be sure to contact your vet so they can help you and your pup along the way!