Canine Diarrhea Treatment

My definition may be less than clinical, but here it is. When soft stools hit the ground, they still look pretty much like poop. (Even after the long drop from a tall dog.) The color is usually lighter than normal but the dog doesn't strain much to get it out.

Full fledged canine diarrhea sort of melts on the ground. It can look like something between the consistency of a chocolate milkshake to a thin oozing puddle.

What Causes Diarrhea?

This is why I hate to use something like kaopectate. It will stop the diarrhea but that may not be the best thing for the body since the body is trying to heal itself by eliminating the problem.

What is the Remedy or Treatment?

Actually the body usually cures itself from soft stools in a few days. Of course this won't help if you have a dog who lives in the house and you have to go to work, or if he has a miserable tummy ache, so let me offer a few suggestions to stop diarrhea.

• A homeopathic combination remedy for diarrhea is my first choice or homeopathic phosphorus by itself. Homeopathic medicine has no side effects and helps the body cure itself faster.
• PLAIN canned pumpkin is very good. Other than the pumpkin, I would feed very little or no food at all until the bout is over.
• Fasting is a good idea and often dogs will decide this for themselves. Please see Fasting For Health.

Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs

There is an old time people remedy for diarrhea that works for pets too. It's called the Potato Diet. Using the following recipe along with a homeopathic remedy can work wonders.

POTATO DIET

• 50% white potatoes
• 50% sweet potatoes
• 1 slice turnip
• 1 slice leek

Boil and mix with boiled chicken or lamb (for flavor)

If your dog suffers from chronic diarrhea, he needs a change of diet, probably something you make yourself. You can always contact me for suggestions.

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If you think your dog may have a fever, please read A Canine Temperature.

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