What to do if your dog has severe diarrhea
Recently, topics about pet health have been hot on social media, especially issues related to dog diarrhea. Many pet owners are anxiously looking for solutions. This article will combine hot discussions and veterinary advice from the entire Internet in the past 10 days to provide you with structured solutions.
1. Common causes of diarrhea in dogs
| Reason type | Specific performance | Proportion (discussion data of the entire network) |
|---|---|---|
| Improper diet | Accidentally eating spoiled food/suddenly changing food | 42% |
| parasitic infection | Insects/blood streaks in stool | 28% |
| viral infection | With vomiting/fever | 18% |
| stress response | After moving/vaccination | 12% |
2. Four-step method for emergency treatment
1.fasting observation: Stop feeding for 12-24 hours (no more than 6 hours for puppies) and provide sufficient drinking water.
2.Supplement electrolytes: Prepare oral rehydration solution according to the following proportions:
| Ingredients | Dosage | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| warm water | 500ml | Below 40℃ |
| table salt | 1.75g | Non-iodized salt is best |
| white sugar | 10g | Replaceable honey |
3.a moderate diet: Recommended feeding during recovery period:
- White rice porridge (rice to water ratio 1:5)
- Boiled chicken breast (skin removed and fat removed)
- Pumpkin puree (fiber conditioning)
4.Medication aid: Consider using montmorillonite powder (dose reference):
| weight range | Single dosage | Times per day |
|---|---|---|
| <5kg | 1/4 pack | 2-3 times |
| 5-10kg | 1/2 pack | 2 times |
| >10kg | 1 pack | 2 times |
3. Early warning signs that medical treatment is necessary
When the following situations occur, you need toSend to hospital immediately:
▪️ Diarrhea that lasts for more than 48 hours
▪️ The stool is black or bloody
▪️ Accompanied by high fever above 39.5℃
▪️Convulsions or confusion
▪️ Abdomen is swollen and refuses to be touched
4. Ranking of preventive measures (pet hospital survey data)
| Precautions | validity | Difficulty of implementation |
|---|---|---|
| Regular deworming | ★★★★★ | ★ |
| Scientific food exchange (7-day transition method) | ★★★★☆ | ★★ |
| Environmental disinfection | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★ |
| probiotic supplement | ★★★☆☆ | ★ |
5. Special reminder
According to recent pet medical hot spots:
1. Special attention is required in summerRefrigerator food poisoningCases increased by 30%
2. New "traveler's diarrhea" mostly occurs within 3 days after foster care
3. Complaints about allergic diarrhea caused by Internet celebrity snacks increased by 45% year-on-year
It is recommended to collect this guide and regularly check the expiration date of pet medicines at home. If symptoms persist or worsen, be sure to contact a professional veterinarian to avoid delaying treatment.
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