Puppies may develop diarrhea for any of a number of reasons, including stress, an unfamiliar diet or viruses. Bacteria that have overgrown in their digestive tract may also contribute to it.
Home remedies for puppy diarrhea include providing them with bland foods like boiled chicken and plain rice, using a slow feeder, or providing slow access to their food sources.
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Pumpkin
Pumpkin is an excellent nutritional Swiss Army Knife, acting both as a tasty treat and digestive aid to ease constipation and diarrhea in dogs. Thanks to its soluble fiber content and high levels of vitamin A (4,900mcg RAE per cup), pumpkin can help support those suffering from the runs. For optimal results we suggest canned 100% pure pumpkin or a pet-specific digestive supplement including pumpkin with slippery elm, bentonite clay, marshmallow root apple pectin fennel etc to assist ease their symptoms.
Keep an eye out for signs of diarrhoea in your puppy, such as soft stools that contain blood or an abrupt change in color or consistency that might indicate intestinal blockage. If this is happening to them, make an appointment with their veterinarian as soon as possible.
Turkey
Puppies have an insatiable desire to put everything they find into their mouths – from leftovers from your barbecue or an abandoned tennis ball, all the way to chewed-up tennis balls – leading them down a path toward potential health issues, including diarrhea.
Pups with mild cases of diarrhea may recover on their own; however, if symptoms become severe or are accompanied by other signs of illness it’s time to contact your veterinarian. They will conduct tests to ascertain the underlying cause, including checks for parasites like Giardia or E coli infection and bloodwork.
An interim diet change may help ease a puppy’s irritated gastrointestinal tract and prevent dehydration. Offer your pet low-fat proteins such as chicken or turkey broth with starches like plain rice or baked sweet potato for maximum benefit; avoid packaged/instant versions which often contain additives or flavors which could irritate his/her stomach.
Chicken Broth
Puppy digestive tracts can become compromised for any number of reasons, from sudden diet changes or eating foreign objects like beach sand. Such problems can lead to diarrhea and cause discomfort for all parties involved.
The vet may conduct various tests, including fecal ova and parasite testing to screen for parasites like whipworms and hookworms as well as protozoa such as Giardia. He or she may also suggest giving Rx Clay or finely ground psyllium husk prebiotic supplements to support and nourish healthy bacteria living in your colon.
Your vet will likely suggest restricting food for 12-24 hours (while still providing water) so as to not dehydrate your pup too quickly. Once this time period has elapsed, he or she will suggest feeding him or her a bland diet of boiled chicken and white rice along with sweet potatoes or pumpkin for easy digestion and dietary fiber to firm up his stool.
Yogurt
Like toddlers, puppies love sticking their noses into anything that catches their interest, which could include eating garbage, toy squeakers or plants. Eating something inappropriate can cause digestive upset as well as blockages which lead to vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite in pets.
An examination from your veterinarian is key in diagnosing diarrhea. They may prescribe metronidazole, tylosin or kaolin pectin to firm up stool formation; alternatively they might suggest bland diet such as chicken and rice or probiotic supplements for young dogs.
As abrupt changes can lead to diarrhea, it’s best to gradually introduce any new diet over a few days if necessary.
Water
Puppies’ digestive systems can be particularly sensitive, making them susceptible to developing diarrhea more frequently than older dogs. Simply adding or taking away new foods may trigger symptoms; additional stressors include moving, being separated from their mother and visits to the vet.
If your puppy’s watery stools seem temporary and otherwise appear healthy, call your veterinarian as soon as bloody or black stools last for 12 hours or longer – otherwise seek professional advice immediately!
Vets typically recommend feeding their canine patients a bland diet consisting of white rice, boiled chicken, vegetable broth and fiber-rich foods like cooked sweet potato to help the bowels recover and replenish their healthy bacteria levels. Furthermore, they may prescribe probiotic supplements designed specifically for dogs in order to replenish healthy bacteria levels in their intestinal tract.
