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<\/p>\nA dog having diarrhea is not a fun experience for anyone. In addition to the mess it can leave around your home and yard, it can be very uncomfortable and sometimes painful for your dog.<\/p>\n
However, there are some things you can do at home that may help soothe your dog\u2019s stomach to help them recover from their diarrhea, especially if they just have a short bout of it. But if your dog has had diarrhea for more than two days, we recommend seeing a vet.<\/p>\n
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Much diarrhea in dogs is due to a change in their diet, whether it be a new recipe or they ate something different that didn\u2019t agree with them. Here are some things to keep in mind for stopping diarrhea in dogs and when to contact your vet.<\/p>\n
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Knowing how diarrhea started is important for stopping it. Here are some questions you can ask yourself, so that you can give this information to a veterinarian if necessary. You may also want to take pictures of the diarrhea so you can show them to your vet in case your dog does have to go in for treatment.<\/p>\n
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It is important to identify the underlying trigger in order to prevent your dog’s bout of diarrhea. In some cases, this will be easy to identify, while in others, it might be a little harder to figure out. Looking at your dog\u2019s stool and taking note of the facts can help you determine the underlying cause.<\/p>\n
This is not an exhaustive list of the multitude of reasons dogs can have diarrhea. But, the likelihood of it being caused by one of these culprits is usually pretty high if it’s a standard situation.<\/p>\n
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Dogs with diarrhea may not feel like eating, depending on what other symptoms are present. But diarrhea can cause dehydration in dogs<\/a>, especially if they\u2019ve had the diarrhea for a couple of days. So, it\u2019s important to offer plenty of fresh water for your dog to drink.<\/p>\n If your dog isn\u2019t drinking plain water, you can add a little dog-safe broth to the water to encourage your dog to drink more. While drinking more water won\u2019t stop the diarrhea directly, it can help prevent your dog from getting sicker due to dehydration.<\/p>\n If your dog is suffering from diarrhea at home and you want to make it feel better, you could try changing their diet for a few days<\/a>. You want to make sure that you don\u2019t feed your dog anything that will further upset their stomach, so sticking to a bland diet such as boiled chicken and rice is usually best. Contact your veterinarian to ensure this is appropriate for your pup, unless you have been previously instructed on the matter.<\/p>\n You will likely have to feed this mixture to your dog for a few days until the stool returns to form. You could also consider adding pumpkin to enhance flavor and soothe the belly.\u00a0You can also add probiotics to your pup\u2019s diet in the form of supplements, in order to help replenish healthy gut bacteria and help the gut function return to normal.<\/p>\n If the diarrhea is chronic, you may have to change your dog\u2019s diet entirely\u2013so, keep this possibility in mind.<\/p>\n Sometimes diarrhea in dogs can\u2019t be stopped at home. Anytime your puppy has diarrhea for more than 1-2 days, the diarrhea is accompanied by other symptoms, or you think they have ingested a toxic substance, get them to your vet. Diarrhea is not normal for more than just a few days at a time, and any longer can lead to dehydration and malnutrition.<\/p>\n Plus, if there is an underlying health condition, causing the diarrhea, it will need to be resolved before your dog’s body can start to heal.<\/p>\n In addition to the causes of diarrhea listed above, there are more serious issues that can cause diarrhea in dogs, especially for an extended period. The following are some causes of diarrhea that will need to be diagnosed by a vet in order to treat it accordingly, especially if the diarrhea is chronic.\n<\/p>\n The treatment will depend on the underlying cause, but dietary changes, medications, or maybe even surgery may be necessary to stop your dog\u2019s diarrhea.<\/p>\n So now you understand a couple reasons why dogs can get diarrhea. You also know what to do if you’re trying to help your dog recover. Diarrhea is a common problem for us all, and it can affect our dogs all the same. However, if your dog has diarrhea that doesn\u2019t resolve in 1-2 days, or the diarrhea is accompanied by other signs<\/a>, you may need to see a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n It seems like they’re constantly getting into something with the potential of giving them diarrhea anyway. To be on the safe side, it’s always best to take your dog to your vet.<\/p>\n
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\n5.<\/span> See a Vet<\/h3>\n
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