The Dog Clinic » Dog Illnesses http://www.thedogclinic.com Sat, 08 Aug 2009 19:50:44 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 The Foods That Stop Canine Diarrhoea http://www.thedogclinic.com/the-foods-that-stop-canine-diarrhoea http://www.thedogclinic.com/the-foods-that-stop-canine-diarrhoea#comments Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:54:31 +0000 Richard Cross http://www.thedogclinic.com/?p=347 If your dog is having diarrhoea consistently then it could be caused by many things ranging from internal parasites to extremely serious diseases. Before you do anything you should always take your dog straight to the vet to get a check-up if it has been having diarrhoea for more than 24 hours. Your vet will be able to advise you on the best course of action and what could be causing it.

If your dog has diarrhoea it may be a good idea to test whether it is a certain food that is causing it. Stick to the basic foods (but make sure your dog is getting enough food to stay healthy) which may give the diarrhoea enough chance to stop and your dog enough time to recover. However there are no foods that stop canine diarrhoea, and you are much better off getting medical advice from your vet.

Canine diarrhoea can be caused by Parvo Virus, an serious disease that affects many dogs, so visiting your vet should be at the top of your priorities.

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The Prodome
This stage can happen days before the actual seizure, and is usually characterized by the dog behaving strangely or differently to usual. Your dog might also undergo a change in mood.

The Aura
This stage is that start of the actual seizure. There are many symptoms of the aura, such as:

  • Whining
  • Restlessness
  • Hiding
  • Salivation

The bottom line is to watch out for any behaviour that seems unusual. You’ll know your dog better than anyone else so you’ll be able to tell when there is something wrong.

The Ictus
This is the actual seizure and has the most noticeable dog seizure symptoms by far. This is the violent stage of the seizure where the dog will be extremely physically active for anywhere between one and a few minutes. Seizures vary in severity, and may or may not include the following symptoms

  • Drooling
  • Emptying of the bowels
  • Limb thrashing
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Voaclizing

The Ictus is the most easily recognisable stage and includes behaviour we would usually consider as a seizure.

Post Ictus Stage
After the seizure your dog will be extremely disturbed, and may walk around aimlessly or even appear to lose its site or hearing. Your dog may exhibit the following symptoms on the Post Ictal Stage:

  • Pacing
  • Excessive drinking
  • Excessive Eating
  • Salivation

You should always contact your local vet if your dog shows the signs of having seizure. He or she will be able to advise you on the best course of action.

What causes a seizure?

A seizure is caused by a disruption in the normal brain circuitry. It can be caused by many different things and is one of the most common neurological problems in dogs. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Narcolepsy
  • Lyme Disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Liver Disease
  • Heart Block
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