Dog diarrhea is never much fun for a pet owner, but, in most cases it can be easily treated from your home without a visit to the veterinarian. Read on to learn a few easy at home cures for what ails your pet.
Diet
Changing your dog's diet to a simple, bland diet for a while may help with diarrhea. Instead of your dog's normal food, give him small servings of cooked white rice, boiled chicken, boiled turkey, scrambled egg, boiled egg, boiled potato or baked potato with no seasonings, oils, butters or grease 4 to 5 times a day. Increase amounts a little at a time until he has a firm stool. Then, begin gradually mixing in increasing amounts of regular dog food back into his diet over the course of a week.
Pepto-Bismol
Dogs with diarrhea or vomiting can be given Pepto-Bismol every 6 hours. Measure 1 milliliter of Pepto-Bismol for every 10 pounds of your dog's weight for a proper dosage.
Imodium
Imodium AD can also be given to dogs. Give your pet 1 milliliter of Imodium for every 10 pounds of your dog's weight every 8 hours. A 100-pound dog would get 10 milliliters of Imodium AD. If symptoms persist for more than 2 days, call a veterinarian.
Kaopectate
Kaopectate is another alternative over-the-counter medication you can give your dog. Dogs should receive 0.05 to 0.1 milligrams of Kaopectate per pound every 8 hours. A 20-pound dog would get a 2 mg dosage. If symptoms continue for more than 2 days, call a veterinarian.
Things to Avoid
If your dog has diarrhea, do not give him table scraps, snacks or bones. Extras like these can cause additional intestinal irritation and should be avoided during this time.
Calling the Vet
Call the veterinarian if your dog has diarrhea for more than 2 days, seems listless or has other worrisome symptoms such as vomiting or blood in the stool, as these may be symptoms of more serious conditions.
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