Description of Canine Dog Diarrhea
Canine Dog Diarrhea is the abnormally fast passing of waste material through the large intestine, resulting in frequent defecation with loose feces and sometimes cramps.
N.B. Often spelt as diarrhoea and mis-spelt as diarhea and diarrea.
Symptoms of Canine Dog Diarrhea
Canine Dog Diarrhea is marked by the frequent passing of loose feces.
Dogs susceptible to Canine Dog Diarrhea
Most dogs suffer from Canine Diarrhea from time to time and so no particular breed is particularly susceptible.
Canine Dog Diarrhea Causes
Canine Dog Diarrhea is usually caused by one of the following :
Eating something totally unsuitable
Eaten too fast
Eaten too much
Exercised too soon, or too vigorously, after a meal
Has become overly excited or nervous
Has diarrhea as a result of another illness
Treatment of Canine Dog Diarrhea
Canine Dog Diarrhea is usually just a passing inconvenience which disappears after a short period of time normally between 12 and 24 hours. During this period ensure that the dog is rested from any food or large amounts of water so that the intestinal tract can ease and settle down although, access to fresh drinking water must still be given as your dog can dehydrate during bouts of diarrhea.
When to Consult the Veterinary Surgeon
Canine Dog Diarrhea can also be a symptom of a serious illness and a Veterinary Surgeon should be consulted if any of the following conditions apply or as the owner if you are instinctively concerned about the health of your dog:
Condition has lasted for more than 24 hours
The dog shows signs of pain, breathing difficulties or signs of another illness or symptoms such as vomiting
Blood in the diarrhea
Diarrhea accompanied by vomiting
About This Advice
We hope that this information about doggy bad breath has been of some assistance. But please remember that if you are in doubt about your Dog's Health you should consult your vet or other suitably qualified expert.
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