If
your dog develops diarrhoea it is a sign of intestinal or
digestive problems just as dog flatulence is. On this page
we’ll take a general look at diarrhoea including causes and
treatment.
Dog
diarrhoea can be caused by many things. In a not dissimilar
way to dog flatulence, your dog my develop diarrhoea from
a diet of poor quality pet food or overeating particularly
if fed just once a day. If
you dog does get a spot of diarrhoea try feeding him two or
three times a day in smaller quantities.
Stress
may also be a contributing factor for example of the dog suffers
from separation anxiety if left alone. He may begin to nibble
on or eat anything he can get his teeth in I to around the
house in an attempt to relive his stress at being alone. If
he eats anything which doesn’t agree with him then diarrhoea
may result.
Intestinal
parasites (such as worms) won’t do you dog any favours and
may also trigger diarrhoea and other unpleasant side effects.
Viral infections such as parvovirus and bacterial infections
such as campylobacter are quite common causes of dog diarrhoea.
Seek
treatment from your vet as soon as possible as parvovirus
in particular is a dangerous condition. Your dog will suffer
much diarrhoea, be depressed and become dehydrated from fluid
loss.
If
you become concerned about your dog’s diarrhoea then seek
professional help from your vet. If possible take a stool
sample with you as this may assist the vet with diagnosis
and treatment.
