Do you have a pet suffering from diarrhea or loose stools? This can be a problem for your dog from time to time and when it does happen, he will want to treat it with safe, natural remedies. He is not different from you and me. There are times when our digestive system gets out of hand and there can be a variety of reasons why this happens. Natural treatments are healthier for your dog and should always be the first thing you try to get him back on track.
One of the biggest culprits for our pets having a digestive problem is the food we give them. It is not our intention to hurt them, but giving them a small bite of a piece of food can cause the problem.
A bland diet is one of the best ways to treat the condition. Plain cottage cheese or yogurt can go a long way toward stabilizing the good bacteria in your intestines and relieving diarrhea.
Fasting is another effective way to control diarrhea in your dogs. You should stop all food for 24 hours and this should help your bowel movements return to normal.
It’s not uncommon for your dog to become dehydrated when suffering from diarrhea, so make sure he has plenty of clean, fresh water. It would also be a good idea to put some of some type of sports drink in your water. This will help restore electrolytes in your body. Do not do give the drink its full strength.
If you are not successful with treatment after a couple of days, it is suggested that you visit your vet, just to make sure there is not a health condition causing the problem.