How To Relieve Diarrhea In Dogs
Natural Remedies for Doggie Diarrhea
It’s a very common question. What Can I give my dog when they have diarrhea?
“NEW STUDY FINDS NO BENEFIT OF ANTIBIOTICS LIKE METRONIDAZOLE FOR DOGS WITH ACUTE DIARRHEA...
Do antimicrobials for acute diarrhoea in dogs cause a better clinical outcome in primary veterinary care in the UK?
The researchers used nearly two million clinical records submitted to its VetCompass program in the UK. They pulled a random sample of 894 dogs with acute diarrhea, 355 (40%) were given antibiotics and 539 (60%) received none. The likelihood of clinical resolution in the dogs given antibiotics was 88.3%, compared with 87.9% in dogs not given antibiotics, virtually identical figures.
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0291057
Now when you add in the gut flora destruction of using drugs such as metronizadole, you can only wonder what would happen had they measured risk of reoccurrence months and not weeks down the line.”
Don’t forgo a vet visit if your dog is lethargic, bloody diarrhea, persistent more than 24 hours, etc. You may need to get tested for parasites. Once you have the right diagnosis, there are generally holistic options to help remedy the situation.
Diarrhea is a pretty common thing. But when it’s our dogs, we jump to worst case scenario because they can’t tell us exactly what’s going on.
More often than not — something they ate didn’t agree with them. Diarrhea is the body’s way of trying to rid itself of the substance(s).
Easing Your Dog’s Diarrhea Naturally
We can look at a few options to support the temporary condition of diarrhea and ease our dogs comfort.
Fasting —for 6-12 hours let the body rid itself and take a little rest before we give it more food to process
A little canned pumpkin for fiber
Psyllium husk - fiber & bulk (1stp per 10-20 pounds with warm water for 1-2 meals.
Nux Vomica Homeopathic Remedy
Digestive Essential Oil / Fennel Essential Oil
Slippery Elm
Herbal Mint Tea
Fresh Dill
Essential Oils — Digestive Blends, Peppermint, Spearmint rubbed on the belly with a bit of coconut oil.
Please do not give Chicken and Rice. Yes, I know they recommend the bland diet, chicken and rice. Dont’ do it. What’s Wrong with Chicken and Rice?
If it’s a recurring thing, let’s look at your food ingredients, treats, and options to help support your dog’s digestive system with supplements.
If your dog’s diarrhea has not improved within 24-48 hours, see your vet as IV fluids may be required to prevent dehydration!
Why You Should Avoid Metronidazole
In a recent study on the effects of Metronidazole on gut flora and microbiome, it shows Metronidazole has a negative effect on the intestinal microbiome, intestinal motility, and immune function,
For many weeks beyond the completion of the study many dogs still showed a significant decrease in beneficial gut flora. In fact, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine found that even a month after stopping this medicine the gut heal of your dog is still seriously out of balance. We know that it can take up to 18 months to rebuild gut health after antibiotics.
At the same time, Metronidazole did NOT appear to significantly decrease the bacteria it is supposed to resolve.
In one study, more than 1/2 of the dogs given Mettronidazole developed diarrhea. Isn’t this drug supposed to stop diarrhea?
Recent controlled studies have shed light on the significant impact of antibiotics on major metabolic pathways, such as bile acid metabolism, leading to increased oxidative stress. These metabolic alterations have been linked to clinical manifestations of gastrointestinal (GI) disease in certain animals. For instance, in a study conducted on healthy pet dogs, a 14-day course of metronidazole administration resulted in diarrhea in 9 out of 16 dogs.
Pubmed shows a study citing evidence of neurotoxicity in dogs at much lower doses than previously reported and we suggest caution when administering metronidazole at doses > 40 mg/kg every 24 h, regardless of the duration of the treatment.
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