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Sudden diarrhea in a dog is a common ailment, often caused by improper food, stress, or a viral illness. Although most stomach diseases improve with home treatment, in certain situations diarrhea requires prompt veterinary attention.
When does diarrhea require a veterinarian?
Contact us Veterinary Hospital in Sacrum, if:
🔴 There is blood in diarrhea
Clear blood or dark, tarry stools is a sign of intestinal bleeding. Abundant bloody diarrhea (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis) can collapse within hours of the dog's well-being.
🔴 The general well-being of the dog is poor
If the dog is tired, apathetic, feverish or does not want to move, it is not just a “petty ailment”.
🔴 Accompanied by vomiting
Diarrhea and vomiting at the same time dehydrate the dog's body very quickly.
🔴 This is a puppy or a senior
Puppies have no spare nutrition and will dry out in no time. Puppy diarrhea is always worth taking seriously.
Home care — if the dog is alert
If the dog is cheerful, drinks water, and there is no blood in the diarrhea, you can start first aid at home:
- Rest: Let the intestines calm down.
- Lactic Acid Bacteria & Diarrhea Pastes: Preparations available from the pharmacy (e.g. Canicur, Promax) solidify the stool.
- Light food: Serve small portions of well-cooked rice and boiled chicken or store-bought “intestinal” food.
If diarrhea does not settle in 1-2 days with home remedies, make an appointment with a veterinarian.
At our Vantaa office (Porttisuontie 13), we treat abdominal patients of all sizes, from hydration to internal medicine examinations.
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