Dips with diarrhea is the most common problem. When a dog has diarrhea or finds blood in its stool, parents are very worried about the hairy baby! Don't know what to do? Bookmark this article to take care of your dog's diarrhea and not get lost.
▍9 common causes of diarrhea in dogs
Dog diarrhea? The parents of the hairy kid are so worried! There are many possible reasons~
1. Breed genes, poor gastrointestinal digestive function
Special breeds of dogs are more likely to have gastrointestinal sensitive problems due to genetic inheritance. If a dog suddenly has diarrhea, it is recommended to purchase a special nutritional formula designed for specific breeds of dogs, which can reduce the occurrence of similar situations.
➧ Common dog breeds with intestinal sensitivity include:
Poodle
Shit Tzu
Fighting Dog
2. Too young, the gastrointestinal tract is unstable
The gastrointestinal tract of the puppies is not yet fully mature, so they are relatively fragile and sensitive. The following situations may cause diarrhea to puppies:
When encountering a new environment, it is easy to feel nervous
Too excited to play
Eat raw and cold food
Eat food that is allergic to allergic
3. Change feed/change diet
Some feed contains allergic substances or food additives, which may also cause diarrhea to the dog. If the dog has a sensitive intestine, it is recommended to consider using hypoallergenic raw materials when choosing food and feed.
If parents want to help their children change feed, they should also use a gradual way to change the feed. Because the nutritional content of each feed brand is different, a sudden change of feed may cause the dog's stomach and intestines to be unable to regulate for a while and lead to diarrhea. Veterinarians recommend: If parents of hairy children want to change the feed, they can add a small amount of new feed to the original feed, and then slowly change the proportion of new and old feed within 1 week, which can effectively avoid gastrointestinal discomfort caused by changing the feed.
4. Incorrectly eating foreign objects or poisoning
If a dog accidentally eats foreign objects, such as toys, rubber bands, wires, small items, etc., because these items are indigestion and can easily cause intestinal obstruction, which can cause vomiting, stomachache, and diarrhea of the dog.
In addition, if the dog accidentally eats pesticides, drugs or fruits that are toxic to the dog, it may also lead to poisoning and diarrhea.
5. Gastroenteritis
If it is confirmed that diarrhea caused by gastroenteritis, you need to take it to the veterinarian for more accurate examination and treatment as soon as possible so as not to delay the condition.
6. Sudden weather changes
The weather changes like a large temperature difference between day and night during the season change, which can easily cause diarrhea, gastrointestinal sensitivity and abnormal peristalsis. In winter, you can prepare a warm doghouse for your hairy children to have a warm and intensive sleeping environment, and at the same time, it can avoid and improve diarrhea caused by weather changes.
7. New environment, nervousness, anxiety,
Tension and anxiety can also easily lead to diarrhea from dogs. It is best to bring personal belongings that will make dogs and cats feel at ease, such as cats' quilts, dogs' toys, and dolls, so that dogs can slow down the tension caused by strangeness when facing a brand new environment.
8. Parasite infection
parasite infection is also one of the most common causes of diarrhea in dogs. What are the common parasites in dogs and how to prevent them?
9. Other chronic diseases cause symptoms similar to gastroenteritis, such as peritonitis, nephropathy, pancreatitis, nephritis, viral infections and parasitic infections, which will cause symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea in dogs. If parents cannot determine the cause of diarrhea in the dog, it is recommended to take the dog to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. The cause of diarrhea in the dog can be clarified as soon as possible, and early detection and treatment can be detected as soon as possible.
▍From the 7 feces shapes, let everyone know what kind of poop represents health
Learn to master the "4C principle" of judging pet poop, and to understand the health status of dogs more clearly from poop.
#1 Coating(cover)
Check whether the colors inside and outside the poop are consistent or close to the same, and there is no obvious color difference.
#2 Contents(Content)
This step may be a little uncomfortable to observe, but when the poop is still fresh, it is most likely to find "foreign objects" such as parasites, hair, coins, etc. Like our MO, I often find my hair in its poop!
#3 Consistency(consistency)
Observation of viscosity is the shape! According to the "Bristol Taboo Taboo" published by the Department of Medicine of the Royal Hospital of Bristol, UK in 1997, it is the authoritative of the world's poop taxonomy, and doctors all over the world use this taxonomy as a reference for reviewing feces. Dr. Bristol divides "human stool" into seven categories, and this classification theory can also be applied to the poop of young children!
➧ Poop has something to say, what are so many secrets about pet poop?
Type 1: Dry hard, granular
It may be due to the lack of moisture and dietary fiber, which leads to slow gastrointestinal motility and granular morphology.
Type 2: Sausage-like, rough surface
That's because it stays in the intestine for too long and has a rough appearance..
The dog has severe abdominal pain and symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea. The owner finds that the dog may accidentally eat foreign objects or medicines. It is recommended to seek emergency medical treatment, which is the most dangerous situation.
The dog itself has chronic diseases or cancer, such as diabetes, acute and chronic kidney disease. Pancreatitis, etc., if diarrhea occurs more than 2 times, it is recommended to seek medical examination.
(2) What can dogs eat when they have diarrhea?
Take care of their dog's stomach and intestines just like taking care of themselves. Try to avoid over-seasoning or food that dogs cannot eat, such as raw food.
Especially after dogs have diarrhea or gastroenteritis, you should pay more attention to the dog's diet. You can prepare the following foods to help the dogs consume nutritional needs:
Rice flour water: Boil high-quality rice flour in a large amount of water, remove the grains and give the dog the leftover white soup.
White rice
Pumpkin puree/Sweet potato puree
No additives and seasonings of yogicides containing beneficial bacteria, help digestion and stomach-enhancing good bacteria
High quality protein Source: Cooked eggs or chicken
Herbs such as fennel have the properties of soothing the stomach and intestines
Functional formula feed
(III) What should I prepare before seeking medical treatment?
When determining that you want to take your dog to a veterinary hospital for examination, the owner can first use the following 6 questions to quickly grasp the key information, help the veterinarian to more accurately judge the dog's condition and prescribe suitable drugs.
When will the dog start to have diarrhea?
Does the diarrhea become severe in dogs? Are there any other symptoms found?
What is the shape and color of dog stool? (It is recommended to take photos)
Dogs take medicine now? Have you had any related medical history before?
Have the dog turned around the trash can or kitchen waste can recently? Have you found any accidental ingestion of foreign objects?
Have there been any changes in dog diet recently? Have you eaten human food?
The dog itself has chronic diseases or cancer, such as diabetes, acute and chronic kidney disease. Pancreatitis, etc., if diarrhea occurs more than 2 times, it is recommended to seek medical examination.