![]() ![]() If your dog acts fine but the diarrhea continues in recurrent bouts, see the vet about it. If your dog is small in size, old, or a puppy, he is more at risk of becoming dehydrated after several bouts of diarrhea. If your dog seems fine afterward, simply keep a close watch to make sure the diarrhea ends without any further issues.īut if it continues, your dog may start showing other signs that things are not right. In most cases, a healthy dog that has diarrhea will have one “event” and then it’s over. When To Start Worrying About Your Dog’s Diarrhea A difference in scheduling or longer owner absences can be a cause. An environmental change, whether it’s your pup’s living conditions or new companions…canine, feline or human! Stress results from the most unexpected circumstances. Stress Just think about what happens to YOU when you have to speak in front of an audience! Stress is an overlooked source of diarrhea.Drug side effects from some canine medications.Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).Chronic illness, such as kidney, liver, stomach maladies or intestinal ulcers, colitis, and hormonal imbalances. ![]() A blockage can happen when something gets lodged in your dog’s intestinal tract and causes diarrhea.Bacterial or viral infections can invade your dog’s system and keep him from absorbing nutrients.Even silica gel packets found in moisture-sensitive goods can be toxic. Add human medications and vitamins (especially Vitamin D), sunscreen and ice packs. Flowers and plants include bluebells, daffodils, ivy, honeysuckle, mistletoe, wild mushrooms. You would be surprised at the potentially toxic items that exist within your dog’s environment. Accidental poisoning can occur when your dog gets into poisonous chemicals or foods.Each day, swap one “piece” of the old for one new piece. A great visual is to imagine your dog’s food like a pie – equal slices. To avoid an upset to your dog’s tummy, try decreasing his current food slowly as you increase new food. A bad reaction to a particular food item – especially a new dog food.Food allergies can cause stomach problems, even causing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).Parasites can easily get into your dog’s intestinal tract.Some vets refer to this as “garbage-gut.” Your dog eats something trashy and it upsets her tummy.Food allergies can lead to diarrhea in dogs. ![]()
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