Diarrhea in Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Rhodesian Ridgeback diarrhea needs to be determined according to the situation. Find the cause of the diarrhea and solve it in a targeted manner:

1. There are parasites in the body: If the dog has not been dewormed, the body will become a suitable place for parasites to multiply. These parasites will damage the health of the dog’s stomach and rob the dog’s food nutrition. Therefore, the owner should do a good job of deworming the dog regularly.

2. Enteritis: Dogs suffering from enteritis will experience anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, and lack of energy. If the dog's symptoms are consistent with enteritis, the puppy should be sent to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time, and the adult dog can choose to stop eating and drinking water for half a day to observe the situation.

3. Colds and colds: Dogs are prone to colds and colds when encountering alternating cold and warm weather and sudden drop in temperature, and are prone to gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea. The owner had better do a good job of keeping the dog warm and not letting the dog sleep on the floor in winter. Prevention is a better solution than cure.

4. Indigestion: Dogs with poor gastrointestinal digestion and absorption ability or eating too much food will have indigestion and cause soft and loose stools. The owner should pay attention to the dog's gastrointestinal digestion and absorption capacity, and feed them regularly and quantitatively.

What are the symptoms of Rhodesian Ridgeback diarrhea:

1. After the dog has diarrhea, the eyeballs are sunken, the nose is dry, the body is weak, the spirit is listless, and the weight drops significantly.

2. Dog diarrhea is usually accompanied by vomiting. The vomit is yellow-green or bloody.

3. The sick dog loses weight rapidly, the hair is dry and messy, the skin lacks elasticity, the eyes are dull, and the capillary refill time is prolonged.