In the season of parties, gatherings and delicious foods, unfortunately your dog could get sick and have diarrhea due to stress or some food that he consumed this season and is that many dogs experience an upset stomach during the holidays.
Diarrhea can range from mild to severe, sometimes leaving a puppy very sick, so much so that it could need veterinary attention, so below we are going to present some causes of diarrhea in dogs during the holiday season and some tips that will help you treat mild cases of diarrhea.
Causes of diarrhea in dogs
The main causes of diarrhea in dogs, during the holidays or holidays are:
Festive stress
There are some steps you can take to prevent diarrhea around the holidays, so the first thing you need to know is that the hectic nature of the holidays can lead to dogs have diarrhea or other stomach upsetespecially those who are naturally anxious or shy.
The holidays are stressful for pet owners and they are also stressful for pets, explain more than one veterinarian and is that people who come and go, Christmas parties and decorations and changes in routine, can make dogs feel worried and uncomfortable.
Such stress often causes Stomach ache in general, including diarrhea.
Consumption of certain foods
Another major trigger for diarrhea in dogs is that he eats foods that are too rich in sugar or foods that he does not usually eat normally and although most dogs can enjoy these foods a little during the holidays, the fatty and sugar-rich foods They can wreak havoc on your dog's digestive tract.
Many people take the remains of the dishes and throw them into the dog's bowl, but if you are not going to eat it, neither will your pet, so never give your dog cooked bones, poultry skin, meat fat, or food very buttery or greasy, as in some cases, these types of foods can even cause pancreatitis; a severe and life-threatening inflammation of the pancreas causing severe diarrhea and vomiting.
However, this does not mean that your dog cannot enjoy some special foods during the holidays. Many dogs go crazy every time they eat something other than dog food. Any of these, they have no problem in eat small amounts of this food.
How to correct festive diarrhea in dogs through diet
If your dog has diarrhea, especially if he has it during a weekend, vacation or at night (when the vet is closed); try to feed him a soft diet for 24 hours, to see if the symptoms go away.
For example, skinless boiled chicken breast mixed with white rice steamed or strained baby chicken food and rice. If you want, you can add a tablespoon of plain yogurt.
This type of diet it is ideal to feed your dog for a few days while recovering from a bout of diarrhea or vomiting, but it is not complete and balanced, so it will not provide the essential nutrients your dog needs in the long term.
Help your dog replace fluids when he has diarrhea
The most important thing to do to help a dog with diarrhea is to keep it hydrated, supplying it with the most fluids you can.
The problem with diarrhea is not the diarrhea itself, it is the fluid loss as a result of diarrhea, which can become a more serious problem, says Dr. Osborne, so a good bowl of low-sodium chicken soup can stimulate fluid intake or make a cup of chamomile tea, let it cool and put it in the bowl of water.