| canine DIARRHEA |
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| Diarrhea is the passage of loose, unformed digestive material or
feces. Diarrhea may be associated with an increased amount of stool
or an increased frequency or urgency of defecation. There are
hundreds of causes of diarrhea, ranging from simple dietary causes
to very serious diseases. Your veterinarian can best determine the
cause of your pet's diarrhea by asking a series of questions
regarding the amount, frequency, color and smell of the stools, as
well as when the problem first started. |
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Clinical
Signs |
| Diarrhea is a clinical sign in and of itself. It is often associated
with other clinical signs associated with the gastrointestinal tract
including lack of appetite, vomiting, flatulence, scooting or
licking at hindquarters, or signs of abdominal pain. |
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| Diagnosis |
| In order to find the cause of diarrhea, veterinarians may pursue a
number of different diagnostic strategies. In most cases, your
veterinarian will suggest that owners not give food for 24 hours or
give a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice. If diarrhea is
persistent, bloody or accompanied by vomiting, you should have your
pet examined immediately. Young dogs under one year of age should
also always be examined, as they can become very quickly dehydrated
due to water loss associated with diarrhea. |
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| treatment |
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The treatment your veterinarian recommends will, or course, depend on the
diagnosis. A short course of medication usually does the trick for
intestinal parasites.
If tests show an abnormal proliferation of bacteria in the gut,
antibiotics may be the treatment of choice. If your pet has ingested
something poisonous, the vet may administer medication to either purge the
poison from the dog's system or counteract the toxic effects. And some
problems, such as tumors and foreign-body blockages, are best treated
surgically.
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| First and foremost a fecal sample may be
requested if possible. This test may show evidence of intestinal parasites,
bacteria or other organisms. |
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| Cases of severe or frequent vomiting / diarrhea need veterinary care because
it may leave your dog dehydrated and malnourished. |
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AT GÜNBIL GERMAN SHEPHERD WE MONITOR THE
STOOLS DAILY. IF THE DIARRHEA IS STILL PRESENT AFER TWO DAYS WE RUN A STOOL
SAMPLE TO OUR VET'S OFFICE FOR FECAL EVALUATION.
THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AND SHOULD BE A PRIORITY IN YOUR DOGS OVER-ALL
health, GOOD SOLID, FORMED STOOL IS SIGN OF GOOD HEALTH IN YOUR DOG. |
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