how and why would a dogs diet change after a bout of diarrhoea?

Answer 1

Haven't you ever had to deal with stomach upset? Did you find out what caused the diarrhea? One of the first signs of illness in dogs is going off their food. Perhaps it is time to have the dog checked out?

Answer 2

Just as in people, dogs know when something makes them sick. It is not unusual if you have a sensitive dog for the dog to quit eating for a time if offered the same food. Try putting a table spoon or two of plain yogurt on his food once a day for a few days. This will help prevent further problems. Also read the label of the food you are currently using, you might need to change to a food with a higher meat content. Alot of dog foods have too much vegetables for some breeds. Good luck.

Answer 3

What breed of dog do you have? What did it eat before it got the runs?

Answer 4

Do you want to eat the same foods over and over that give you the runs? Yea didn't think so! lol

Answer 5

they are the same as any other living creature. it happens sometimes.

Answer 6

Constipation and Diarrhea treatment for both you and the fluffs.


Apples are beneficial in the treatment of both constipation and diarrhoea. Raw apples are good for constipation. In herbal medicine ripe, uncooked apples have traditionally been given to treat constipation. At least two apples should be taken daily for proper evacuation of bowels. Baked apples (which is what I suggested)are good for diarrhoea as the cooking process softens the cellulose and provides bulk to the faeces.Not forgetting apples are a great colon cleanser and will reduce the effects of infection which is often accompanied with stomach disorders.

Anaemia
Apples, being rich in Iron, Vitamin C and Phosphorus, are highly beneficial in the treatment of anemia. It will be particularly useful in the form of freshly prepared apple juice. It may be taken in quantities of 0.5 to 1 kg daily with beneficial results. The best time to take the juice is half an hour before meals and just before retiring to bed. The cider should be drawn from selected apples, which should be thoroughly washed before crushing.

Dysentery
Apples have been found useful in acute and chronic dysentery among children. Ripe and sweet apples should be crushed into pulp and given to the child several times a day, from one to four tablespoon full, according to age, in this disorder. The American Medical Association has also advocated the use of apples as therapeutic agent in dysentery.

Stomach Disorders
Slicing a whole apple and gently pounding it until it becomes slightly mashed prepare a natural ‘apple medicine’ for the disturbed stomach. It may be sprinkled with cinnamon or honey The entire mashed apple may be eaten except for the stem and seeds. It should be chewed thoroughly before swallowing. This preparation should be taken several times between meals for beneficial results. The all-natural medicinal substance, pectin, in the mashed apple works to create a protective coating action by virtue of its qualities as an absorbent and demulcent i.e. the soothing agent.

Shredded apple, mixed with a tablespoonful of honey and sprinkled with sesame seeds, constitute an excellent stomach tonic and an appetizer. It should be taken before meals. It stimulates sluggish digestive juices and this facilitates assimilation of food for healthful results.'

Headache
Apples are highly beneficial in the treatment of all types of headache. A ripe apple, after removing the upper rind and the inner hard portion should be taken with a little salt every morning on empty stomach in such cases. This should be continued for about a week. It will yield good results even in cases of disgusting chronic headache.


Colitis is an inflammation of the colon or lower bowel and is a complicated condition with many possible causes. The symptoms of colitis can also vary widely depending on the severity of the disease. When mild the symptoms of colitis may just be that the first motion of the day is firm but subsequent motions throughout the day or walk get softer. As the condition progresses you may start to see motions covered with mucus, jelly or slime. In moderate colitis the motions have mucus flecked with blood especially toward the end of the motion. The animal often strains unproductively after the passage of the motion. If the colitis is severe then the animal may pass a red to brown diarrhoea which will result in rapid dehydration and collapse. This may also be accompanied by vomiting. This is a life threatening situation and needs urgent attention.

Causes

The most common causes of colitis are dietry indiscretion usually involving dairy products, and rich food sauces, fat or liver. A common cause of colitis in nervous animals is stress, this is often seen when such animals are kenneled for their owner's holidays. Less common causes of colitis are dietary intolerance. Sometimes these dietary intolerances are temporary and sometimes they are permanent. The presentation of undigested food in the colon for whatever reason can result in colitis. In these situations it is important to address the cause of the food being undigested, be it a failure of digestion or a hypermotile bowel. Another uncommon cause of colitis like symptoms in the dog are bacterial overgrowths in the bowel, the most likely is a bacteria called Clostridia. If possible your veterinarian should decide what the most likely cause of colitis is in your dog before treating. The initial treatment for colitis is similar to that for vomiting and diarrhoea ie. starvation, water only then bland diets followed by a slow re-introduction of the normal diet. However if the symptoms return then you should repeat the process but re-consider a different normal diet. Diets which tend to protect against colitis fall into two types.
Hypoallergenic diets ie. diets with unusual protein and carbohydrate sources that your dog is unlikely to be sensitive to. These diets do not contain the allergens to which dogs are most likely to be sensitive. In the case of dogs these are beef, dairy products and wheat. These diets are usually highly digestible. eg. Hills Canine d/d
High fibre/low fat diets that result in an environment in the colon that encourages the growth of "friendly" bacteria. eg. Hills Canine w/d
The choice of the diet depends on the individual. Occasionally dietary management alone is not enough to control the colitis and additional treatments may be necessary. Complimentary treatments include bowel regulators like Ispaghula Husk, homoeopathic remedies like Rhus Tox nutriceuticals like Glycosamine, and Aloe Vera Conventional treatments include systemic and bowel active steroids and antibiotics.

Remember to worm your dog at least twice yearly.







To properly diagnose a food allergy, your veterinarian may recommend a change in your pet's diet to a novel food source of a protein and a carbohydrate that has never been previously eaten. Examples could be Duck & Potato, Venison and Pea, or Rabbit and Sweet Potato. The elimination diet needs to be conducted for at least 12 weeks as it may take that long for some pet to show signs of improvement. During this period, no table scraps, treats or chewable supplements can be given! Many owners switch to a lamb or rice diet with the belief that these are better for their pet's health and will also help to rule out food allergy. At one time, these diets were novel ingredients recommended by veterinary dermatologists for hypoallergenic trials, but due to their popularity the past decade, they are not useful for hypoallergenic food trials. Many lamb and rice diets contain a number of other ingredients that may cause food allergies, such as poultry and corn, as well as dyes and chemicals. Signs of food allergies should abate if your dog and cat is indeed food allergic.






Recommended Pet Foods



IVD Limited Ingredient Diets



Canine: Potato & Duck, Potatoes & Whitefish



Feline: Rabbit Formula, Venison formula, Duck Formula







Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance



Canine: Potato & Duck Formula, Sweet Potato & Fish Formula, Venison & Brown Rice Formula



Feline: Venison & Green Pea Formula

Answer 7

i dunno, try talkin 2 a pro i.e. vet