Corgi Dog

　　Dog diarrhea is a situation owners often encounter, especially dogs with sensitive stomachs who are prone to diarrhea. To prevent this, owners should identify the causes of dog diarrhea and treat accordingly for the best results.

　　1. Indigestion

　　Changing food: Puppies have very delicate stomachs because their digestive systems are fragile and lack many digestive enzymes. Feeding canned food or pure meat to puppies under three months old can easily cause indigestion. Poor digestion leads to diarrhea, and if untreated, it worsens and can cause dehydration, which is dangerous. Therefore, cat and dog parents must carefully handle this condition. If you are sure there is no illness (with a clean environment and food, and the puppy is vaccinated), stop feeding canned food and difficult-to-digest foods like meat. Give two enzyme tablets once, two to three times a day, and you will see results within a day.

　　Additionally, in such cases, you can try "Mamy Love" (Multi-vitamin Lactobacillus Powder, available at pharmacies, intended for infants). Use one small tube each time, mix the powder with dog food or dissolve it and feed directly twice a day; its effect is similar to enzyme tablets. "Zhengchangsheng" also has this effect. Choose whichever is convenient among the three.

　　Caught a chill: During seasonal changes, when temperatures fluctuate, many dogs easily develop diarrhea. Generally, if the dog's spirit, appetite, and behavior remain normal, diarrhea may be due to sudden weather changes and chills. Appropriately keep the dog warm and adjust its digestion.

　　2. Enteritis

　　Symptoms include diarrhea, poor spirit, and elevated temperature. In this case, the symptoms are very similar to canine infectious enteritis (distemper). If the dog has been vaccinated, you can treat as follows; otherwise, please visit a hospital promptly for diagnosis.

　　Oral gentamicin injections can be used. Commonly available at pharmacies are 80,000 units in 2 ml vials; give 20,000 units each time, twice a day. Note that half an hour after giving gentamicin, feed the dog with probiotic digestive aids like enzyme tablets or Mamy Love to help restore digestive function.

　　You can also buy "Smecta" at pharmacies to stop diarrhea in dogs. Unlike gentamicin, it uses a physical method to remove bacteria from the body.

　　3. Parasites

　　Medication and deworming are needed, preferably after a stool test at a hospital for targeted treatment. Diarrhea caused by parasites may contain blood streaks. Conversely, if such blood is seen in stool, it is best to get the stool tested. Deworm every three months to completely prevent this problem!

　　4. Special Precautions

　　The most important thing when a dog has diarrhea is to observe its spirit and appetite. If unchanged, just regulate its digestion. If there is fever and lethargy, inflammation is likely.

　　The best way to treat dog diarrhea is fasting first, then feeding probiotics like Gudeng Probiotics. Practical experience shows this probiotic effectively treats common cases of dog diarrhea. If no improvement occurs after probiotics, owners should be alert to possible viral infection and take their dog to a professional pet hospital for examination and treatment.

　　Dog diarrhea can be a minor or serious issue. Owners just need to pay attention to diet and care in daily life. Timely treatment upon noticing diarrhea can ensure the dog stays healthy and grows well.