What to do if the Australian Cattle Dog eats too much diarrhea

What to do if the Australian Cattle Dog has diarrhea:

1. Stop feeding the Australian Cattle Dog for at least 12 to 24 hours. When severe diarrhea occurs, feed the dog water in time to prevent the dog from dehydration.

2. If the Australian Cattle Dog has bloody diarrhea, or the diarrhea lasts for more than 24 hours, please contact the veterinarian immediately.

3. Stay away from meat and dairy products, including fresh milk or milk powder. Don’t think that the chicken soup at this moment can have a nourishing effect. During diarrhea, the food should be light.

4. "Kelp powder" can be given to Australian cattle dogs to supplement minerals and prevent the loss of potassium accompanying diarrhea.

5. The veterinarian may ask you to give your Australian Cattle Dog oral antidiarrheal medicine. Do not use any medications unless directed by your veterinarian.

Causes of Diarrhea in Australian Cattle Dogs:

1. Eating foreign objects by mistake. The intestines and stomach of shepherd dogs are very fragile, especially in childhood, once they eat foreign objects by mistake, such as: human food, chocolate, spoiled food, etc., it will cause diarrhea or black stool, and even vomiting and mouth vomiting in severe cases White foam, body convulsions. If the accidental ingestion is mild, you can dilute the toxic substance by drinking water and let the dog recover by itself. If the situation is serious, you need to go to the pet hospital for gastric lavage.

2. Gastroenteritis. Symptoms of gastroenteritis include vomiting, shapeless stools, dark brown or black red stools, and when there are blood clots or blood streaks in the stool, it may be because the dog has eaten food that is difficult for dogs to digest, such as bones, and has cut the stomach. If there is blood in the feces, or there are parasites in the body, it is recommended to take it to the pet hospital for treatment in serious cases. Do not eat or drink ice water during this period.

3. Catch a cold. Shepherd dogs catch a cold and have sneezing, runny nose, poor spirits, etc. You can put on small clothes for the dog and avoid resting on the ground without any warm items. You can take probiotics as directed by your doctor to regulate the stomach and promote intestinal absorption.