Best thing to give puppies when they have diarrhoea?

Answer 1

Pepto

Answer 2

Diarrhea in puppies can be caused by many things. The first and most serious illness is parvovirus. Parvovirus is basically the stomach flu that you and I get. The virus invades the lining of the small intestine where it replicates and causes the lining to shed. If you think of your hand as the intestine and your fingers as the lumen or inside of the intestine - it has little projectile buds that absorb nutrients. Now the virus has gone and killed those essentially changing the dynamics of the intestine. It now resembles a pipeline and lacks the cells that absorb nutrients. This is why one of the most common signs of Parvovirus is diarrhea. Parvovirus also causes vomiting, loss of appetite, hypothermia, lethargy and eventually death if left untreated.

Your veterinarian can do a simple test to see if your puppy has parvovirus. If it is positive, they will recommend isolation for other dogs as it is highly contagious, fluid therapy, anti-emetics (to help stop vomiting), antibiotics (to prevent GI bacteria from getting into the blood since the integrity of the GI tract is compromised), GI protectants like Pepcid, and most importantly - pain medication like morphine, fentanyl, etc. All these treatments need to be given by routes other than by mouth, so intravenously, or subcutaneously, etc. Many puppies are hospitalized for a few days, but can be in the hospital for 5-7 days depending on how they are doing. Treatment can be very expensive. I've seen cases do well and have spent $1,000, then again I've see cases that have spent well over $1,000 and the puppy still doesn't make it. The sooner you treat, and the more aggressively treated, the better the outcome. Some large specialty hospitals may even recommend plasma and blood transfusions, human albumin, hetastarch, septi-serum, etc.

If the parvo test is negative, then other illnesses should be considered. Intestinal parasites can cause diarrhea, especially those like coccidia and giardia. A fecal exam and/or ELISA snap test can be used to determine if there are any of these intestinal parasites.

Other illnesses that can cause diarrhea are gastroenteritis, pancreatitis, foreign body, ingestion of a toxic substance, etc.

It's best to have your pet evaluated by a veterinarian before self medicating. What you give your puppy at home could do more harm then good.

Answer 3

The best things are bland, easily digestible food such as cooked chicken, fish, rice etc.
It depends on how young the puppy is but you should start with a short starvation period then small meals of chicken/rice etc (small and often rather than usual portions), slowly weaning back on to normal food. Always make sure there is water available and if the puppy is very young or has had persistant diarrhoea you should take him/her to the vet before doing anything.

Answer 4

Nothing except water for 24hours. A very young puppy should go to the vet as diarrhoea can be life threatening as puppies become dehydtrated so quickly

Answer 5

when my pup has suffered with diarrhoea we give her scrambled eggs that normally sorts her out if not take to the vets we were given some tinned meat and a paste to mix into the food

Answer 6

If the diarrhea has lasted more than 24 hours, it could lead to dehydration which is dangerous.

You can call the vet and ask them the correct amount of Pepto to give your dog (it goes by the weight of the dog), and the bland diet he would like him to be on. He may suggest fasting for a day to give his system a chance to become less irritated.

Usually a bland diet consists of rice, boiled chicken (or plain cottage cheese) and it's given in small amounts through out the day (let's say a cup of food, but given 1/3 in the am, 1/3 in the afternoon and a 1/3 at night).

If it's 24 hours though, he may need to go in for fluids.

Answer 7

boiled hamburger and white rice.
1/4 teaspoon of Pepto twice a day.
lots of fresh water.

you should get your dog to the vet to make sure there are no blockages in the gut, or no bacterial infection in the intestines. it could also be Colitis, or parasites.
so rule all that out and then im sure your vet will tell you the same home remedies.

Answer 8

my dog trainer told me that i should give my dog applesauce. it is binding. the thing about apples is that the skin of an apple is what makes you pass it but the apple itself is binding. also she told me cheese. i had been giving my dog chicken and rice, but chicken is quickly metabolized and comes right out. also the vet told me imodium AD, one tablet and also endoscorb you get from the vet which is a liquid medicine and if the intestine is inflamed they may need some steroids to decrease the inflammation so the intestine can go back to normal.

Answer 9

the two rawhides and chew treats could reason diarrhea for a canine of any age. Your vet could have the skill to propose you on secure quantities of those treats to supply your canine. additionally, some manufacturers are plenty greater valuable than others - ask your vet. i does not bounce to parvo conclusions. the rigidity of switching residences and have treats could reason this too. loosen up and take your doggy to the vet. good success!

Answer 10

for tea make them scrambled eggs using 2 eggs and a dash of milk.
this will bind them up and encourage strong bone growth, all breeders reccomened this and every pup i've had have been on this until they are 12 months old and are beautifull healthy dogs.
hope this helps.
xxx

Answer 11

Well, WHY do they have diarrhea???? Have they been wormed??? Do they ahve other symptoms??? HAs there been a food change? How old are they???
No one can give good advice without knowing the facts.
CALL YOUR VET. They are the best source of advice!!!