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My Dog Has Diarrhea....Help!
What causes dog diarrhea?
Diarrhea in dogs is not a disease; rather, it is a symptom of
many different diseases. Many mild cases of dog diarrhea can be
resolved quickly with simple treatments. Others are the result of
fatal illnesses, such as cancer. Even diarrhea in dogs is caused by
mild illnesses may become fatal if treatment is not begun
early enough to prevent severe fluid and nutrient losses.
How serious is diarrhea in dogs?
We attempt to determine how sick the dog has become as a
consequence of the diarrhea. When the dog is systemically ill
(i.e., more than one body system is involved), some of the
following may be noted:
- Vomiting
- Dehydration
- Loss of appetite
- Abdominal pain
- High fever
- Lethargy
- Bloody and/or watery diarrhea
What types of tests are performed to find the cause?
If dog diarrhea is associated with several of the above signs,
we perform a series of tests in the hope that a diagnosis can be made.
This permits more specific treatment. Diagnostic tests may include
radiography (x-rays) with or without barium, blood tests, stool
cultures, biopsies of the intestinal tract, and exploratory abdominal
surgery. Once the diagnosis is known, treatment may include special
medications and/or diets, or surgery.
If your dog does not appear systemically ill from diarrhea, the
cause may be less serious. Some of the minor causes of diarrhea
include stomach or intestinal viruses, intestinal parasites, and
dietary indiscretions (such as eating garbage or other offensive or
irritating materials).
A minimum number of tests are performed to rule out certain
parasites and infections. These cases may be treated with drugs to
control the motility of the intestinal tract, drugs that relieve
inflammation in the intestinal tract, and, often, a special
diet for a few days. This approach allows the body's healing
mechanisms to correct the problem.
We expect improvement within 2-4 days; if this does not occur,
a change in medication or further tests are done to better understand
the problem.
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