Reviewed by Dr. Sarah Yosry
Updated on 1/8/2025
Reading time 3 min.
Overview
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Life stage: All
Diarrhea in dogs is a common condition that several different things can cause. Dogs’ most common cause of diarrhea is ingesting foreign objects such as food or gravel. Still, other reasons for this condition include GI disease and intestinal parasites.
If your dog has diarrhea for more than three days, then it’s essential to see your veterinarian because they may need treatment with medication or possibly surgery if other underlying issues are causing this problem.
Diarrhea in Dogs
Diarrhea in dogs can be caused by a change in diet, eating foods that are not good for them, or eating spoiled food.
Dogs get diarrhea because of parasites like worms and giardia. The parasite causes the digestive system to malfunction and releases large amounts of toxins into the bloodstream, which then cause diarrhea.
Diarrhea may also be caused by infections from bacteria such as E Coli or salmonella (which can cause severe illness or death). Infections may also cause your dog’s immune system, making it easier for other diseases to develop, such as parvovirus, hepatitis virus and leptospirosis (an infectious disease that affects red blood cells).
What Causes Diarrhea in Dogs?
The causes of diarrhea in dogs are many and varied. Here are some common reasons:
- Bacterial, viral and parasitic infections
- Food allergies (or sensitivities)
- Intestinal parasites such as roundworms or tapeworms can be passed from one dog to another via fecal matter. This is more likely to occur between two dogs that live together for long periods, where one has been exposed to the parasite all along but neither knows about it yet, which makes them both vulnerable to infection.
How to Treat Diarrhea in Dogs?
If your dog has diarrhea, the first thing you should do is feed him a bland diet. This means no gravy or other foods with added flavor and a little salt. Try to give him a high-fibre diet that contains lots of raw vegetables and fruits like carrots, apples, oranges and bananas. You can also add supplements such as probiotics or prebiotic fibers to help make sure your dog’s intestines stay healthy.
If you think your puppy might be sick with something more severe than acute food poisoning, then contact your vet immediately! A diagnosis from the vet will help them determine what kind of illness they may have so they can start treating it properly right away.
Conclusion
Diarrhea can be a scary thing for dogs. It isn’t always serious, and it doesn’t always need to mean that you take your dog to the vet immediately. But if you suspect your dog has diarrhea or are worried because they have had it before, listen up! I know how much work it is to keep up with all those details when caring for pets (and people), but it’s worth every effort we make. So don’t panic just yet—remember that there are several different forms of diarrhea, which sometimes will go away without any treatment!
Our Modern Vet Downtown is located near Tower Downtown, South Ridge. You can drive here from Al Karama via Al Za’abeel Street and Al Ain Rd. It is just 8 minute’s drive from Al Karama via street 9A, 7th A Street to Al Za’abeel St, And then to Al Ain Rd to Modern Vet Downtown.
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Writen by
Dr. Sarah Yosry
DVM
A product of a rich Australian/Egyptian heritage, Dr. Sarah Yosry stands as a testament to the union of diverse cultures and a shared love for animals….
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