My dog is 15 years old. She's had diarrhea for two days now, I know yogurt helps people with diarrhea, will it help a dog?
2006-09-23 13:08:48 · 7 answers · asked by Vicki1970 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
no, it may make it worse.
I suggest a vet visit for an aged dog with an extended bout of diarrhea. You can also try ground pumpkin (canned). that may also firm up the stool, but I would want to know why the dog is ill, not just fix the symptoms, so that means a vet visit.
2006-09-23 13:11:41 · answer #1 · answered by novel_kennels 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A vet will help a geriatric dog with diarrhea. Please take her now if you haven't already. Two days is a long time for a dog that age to have this problem.
Good luck!
2006-09-24 08:00:14 · answer #2 · answered by GSDoxie3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 130# rottie, that sometimes has the runs. The vet told me to use plain vanilla yogurt mixed with bran flakes. It works every time, feed it 2 times a day until cured. With my dog we use about a cup and a half per feeding, adjust for your dog. BUT if it countines for for any more than 2-3 more days see the vet.
2006-09-23 20:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by ibboomer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As cows milk can kill dogs - I would have thought that yoghurt would also be very bad for them. It still has the undigestible lactose in it. It could be especially bad for a dog as old as yours. Take her to the vets as there must be a reason she's sick. Make sure she's getting plenty of fluids, as she can easily dehydrate with diarrhoea. I hope she gets better soon - 15 is a wonderful age for any dog to reach.
2006-09-23 22:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by gemma_trusty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dog is very old now. You need to be careful what you feed it. If it has diarrhea for 2 days, it could dehydrate and die. I suggest you take the dog to the vet.She may be close to going to doggie heaven..sorry,,,
2006-09-23 20:15:21 · answer #5 · answered by mysticmoonprincess01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may want to check with your vet. I know it helps my horses when they get diarrhea, so it may help your dog. I hope she feels better soon.
2006-09-23 20:14:27 · answer #6 · answered by christy j 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can give your dog a tablespoon of Kaopectate, or any kind of over the counter anti-diarrheal, its safe, and most likely they will lick it off the spoon.
2006-09-23 20:18:54 · answer #7 · answered by odafintutuola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋