How to Take Care of a Dog With Diarrhea
- 1). Check the dog over to see that there is no fever, pain or signs of viral or bacterial infection.
- 2). Examine the stool to see that there is no blood or worms visible. If either is visible, the dog needs to see a veterinarian.
- 3). Check for dehydration by pressing gently on the dog's gums to see if the color returns quickly. Paleness or slow return of regular pink color is a sign of dehydration.
- 4). Give the dog plenty of water and make sure it is drinking regularly.
- 5). Withhold food (not water) from adult dogs for 24 hours or puppies for 12 hours.
- 6). Feed the dog a mixture of 50 percent boiled rice and 50 percent boiled chicken (or hamburger) for two to three days.
- 7). Add normal food back into the mix slowly over the next two to three days as the diarrhea dissipates.
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