Causes of Vomiting and Diarrhea in Dogs and Treatment Medication Methods

Dogs, along with horses, cattle, sheep, pigs and chickens, are known as the “six domestic animals” and are found all over the world. Today they are the most commonly kept pet. Their lifespan is about ten years or more.So what are the causes of vomiting and diarrhea in dogs? What should you do? What medicine should you give?

What are the causes of vomiting and diarrhea in dogs? What should you do

1. Changing food;

2. Getting chilled;

3. Indigestion;

4. Imbalance of intestinal flora;

5. Overeating and binge eating;

6. Pathogenic bacteria and viral infections;

Some vomiting and diarrhea are normal phenomena. When vomiting and diarrhea are caused by the following situations, owners do not need to worry too much:

1. Just switched dog food;

2. After taking medicine, such as deworming medicine;

3. The dog eats too fast;

4. Strenuous exercise after eating;

Different vomit and excrement indicate different health problems:

1. Contains undigested food, pasty stool. Most cases are caused by indigestion. Feeding should be reduced, and intestinal conditioning products should be given. Foods that cannot be digested should be avoided as much as possible.

2. Green watery stool. This is generally caused by getting chilled along with intestinal flora imbalance. Seeing a veterinarian is recommended.

3. Jelly-like or bloody stool. This is mostly caused by parasites, pathogenic bacteria or viral infections, and a veterinarian visit is needed.

4. Egg-drop-like stool. This is mostly caused by viral infection, and a veterinarian visit is needed.

5. Vomiting yellow or white fluid. This is mostly due to prolonged hunger or stomach discomfort. If the dog is in normal spirits, adjusting feeding times is recommended. If vomiting repeats and the dog is not in good spirits or has a poor appetite, it needs to be taken to a veterinarian.

What medicine should be given for vomiting and diarrhea in dogs?

1. When your own dog has diarrhea, do not randomly give it medicine. First observe what caused the diarrhea, then treat it according to the specific cause, so that the root of the problem can be completely eliminated. In addition, dog owners are reminded that when their dog has diarrhea, they must not abandon it and must care for it attentively.

2. If it is a disease such as canine distemper or parvovirus, an ordinary pet-owning household cannot treat the dog, and it needs to be sent to a pet hospital promptly for treatment. In addition, the dog's physical condition and changes need to be closely observed. When it seems necessary, take the dog to the hospital quickly and absolutely do not delay. After the veterinarian examines and diagnoses it, be sure to strictly follow the doctor's instructions to take care of the dog's food and utensils. What kind of food to eat, when to take medicine, when to drink water, and so on, must all be handled scientifically. Remember, when the dog has diarrhea and is ill, do not give it any irritating food.