{"id":182,"date":"2018-08-31T10:53:48","date_gmt":"2018-08-31T10:53:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/?p=182"},"modified":"2018-09-12T06:07:20","modified_gmt":"2018-09-12T06:07:20","slug":"diarrhea-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/discountpetcare.improvepetcare.com\/diarrhea-in-dogs","title":{"rendered":"Diarrhea In Dogs \u2013 Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Do you know a stool of a pet can tell a lot about his health? Yes! Any changes in the consistency, color, and frequency can actually reveal if the animal is dealing with any kind of internal trouble. The body gives several signs that some part of it isn\u2019t working properly or the animal has ingested something which he shouldn\u2019t. And one of the most common ways it does is by changing the normal stools to loose or coloured ones which in medical terms is called Diarrhea.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Symptoms Of Diarrhea In Dogs <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Diarrhea is a common canine problem and the dog suffering from this ailment may experience loose stools, frequent bowel movements, several urges to poop and increased quantity of stools. A dog experiencing frequent stool movements may also get dehydrated which in turn makes him lethargic. Diarrhea is a cause for concern when you see-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Blood in the stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If he has eaten some toxic substance or thing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Excruciating pain that makes him whine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Pale gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If he is a puppy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Fever<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Seems depressed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">One of the most serious issues which must be addressed quickly is when he poops black stools. It indicates that he is suffering from heavy internal infection or injury that has caused bleeding in his stomach or the intestines. In such a case, you shouldn\u2019t delay further and must take him to the vet immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>What Does Change In Color and Consistency of The Dog\u2019s Stool Indicate?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">A healthy dog has a log kind of droppings which are chocolate brown in colour. It is normally moist and compact. And the quantity of the poop is usually in proportion to the amount of food he consumes regularly. Whereas droppings in round shapes signal that he is dehydrated. Furthermore, any mucus in the stools indicates that his intestines are inflamed or has gastric upset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The way consistency of the stool speaks about the dog\u2019s health, any change in the stool colour also speaks volumes about some issues in his body. Here is what each colour tells \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #6e3434;\">Chocolate brown<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Normal<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Green<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Gall bladder issue or the dog has eaten or has been eating lot of grass<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #e3d26f;\">Orange to yellow<\/span><\/strong> \u2013 Bile or liver problem<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Red streaks in stools<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 Anus injury or cuts<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Grey and greasy<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 Pancreatic or biliary problem<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Black<\/span> <\/strong>\u2013 Bleeding in the Gastrointestinal Tract<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>So what exactly causes diarrhea in dogs? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There can be umpteen reasons that could be troubling with the dog\u2019s normal stool. Some of the major causes include \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ingestion of spoiled food or unwanted item<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Ingestion of a toxic material<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Bacterial Infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Viral Infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Liver or Kidney Disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Food Intolerance<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Allergy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountpetcare.com\/dog-wormers-treatment-601.aspx\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Intestinal Worms<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Colitis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Gastroenteritis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Diet Change<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Tumor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>How Is Diarrhea Treated In Dogs?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Treatment starts once the cause of diarrhea is known. For this, a vet may recommend a fecal test for the presence of worms. Fecal culture will also reveal if the dog is infected with bacterial or viral infection or not. Some blood tests may also be conducted for the suspects. Biopsy is also conducted in some cases which tell the causes of diarrhea in the dog. Once the cause is diagnosed, a vet may prescribe antibiotics or treatments accordingly. For instance, if the dog has intestinal worm infection then he may prescribe some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountpetcare.com\/wormers-treatment\/popantel-for-dog-1035.aspx\"><strong>worming tablets<\/strong><\/a>. If he has bacterial or infection then antibiotics would be prescribed. In dehydration cases, intravenous or subcutaneous fluids would be injected in his body. Likewise, according to the cause of diarrhea, the treatments vary too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Whenever a dog experiences diarrhea, the first call for action for pet parents is to stop providing any food and keep the dog well hydrated. If it persists for more than a day, you must get him checked by the vet. Any change in the color of the stool and consistency must be properly described to the vet so he gets a clear idea of the pet\u2019s situation. In case of puppies, any delay in the vet visit or wait is not recommended as puppies have low immunity and can be affected more seriously than adult dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Diarrhea in dogs can be problematic so it is always suggested to feed a well-balanced diet for your dog and do not incorporate any dietary changes pretty fast. A body takes time to adjust to the new food, so the transition should be gradual and limited. Ask your vet how you can do that. Diarrhea is not a good sign of a healthy body which is why it is important for pet owners to always keep a watch on their dog\u2019s poop so they can cure any ailment before it advances and causes serious troubles in the pet\u2019s body. So, be watchful henceforth!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know a stool of a pet can tell a lot about his health? Yes! Any changes in the consistency, color, and frequency can actually reveal if the animal is dealing with any kind of internal trouble. The body gives several signs that some part of it isn\u2019t working properly or the animal has ingested something which he shouldn\u2019t. 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