 WHAT'S ON YOUR CARPET?
by Dr. Bernstein
A sleepless night with a puppy with diarrhea is enough to make one
reconsider your acquisition. Diarrhea
is a common problem, but there are many different causes.
Young dogs often have loose stool due to excitement, stress, dietary
changes, and internal parasites. More serious causes seen in young dogs are blockages and viruses like
distemper and parvovirus infections. Other causes seen at all ages include food
intolerance, infections, inflammatory disorders, enzyme deficiencies, and
cancer.
An acute bout of diarrhea can often be managed at home. Withholding food (NOT water) for 24 hours is often enough for the
disorder to pass. If diarrhea is
accompanied by severe lethargy or repeated vomiting, professional care should
be sought promptly. Dehydration
can be a life-threatening condition in a dog with increased output (diarrhea)
and decreased intake (not drinking) or vomiting.
Sometimes diarrhea is noted to be associated with straining or mucous or
blood. This usually indicates a
disorder of the large intestine (colon) and is managed a little differently
from disorders of the small intestine.
Sometimes the observation of diarrhea is actually due to constipation,
as only fluid can bypass the hard obstruction. Conversely, when straining is present, constipation is not
necessarily the cause. Spasms from
a colon with diarrhea can make a pet appear to be constipated.
Fortunately,
most cases of diarrhea will respond to treatment and result in a happy pet and
a happy owner.
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 SHALOM'S PICS
The BEST movie ever is called Marmaduke. I want to learn to dance
like the doggies in the movie. So this big dog named Marmaduke moves
from the Midwest to Orange County and he really doesn't feel like he
fits in very well.
He hooks up with a pack of "outsiders" at the dog
park and the adventures begin. There are all sorts of dogs at the dogs
park - the jocks, the purebreds and best of all two Afghan Hounds who
are "cheerleaders" and are just so.....hmmmm...well, they are just plain
airheads!
I think I would fit in really well with Marmaduke's pack
even if I am a Rottweiler....those purebreds were just very hoity toity
and I am totally down to earth as you all know. Back on track - you
have just got to see this movie! It was a blast!
Four paws up and a tail wag!
Peace Out,
Shalom
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October 3, 2010
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