What Causes Canine Diarrhea?
Many situations can lead to canine diarrhea, but it can be hard to diagnose if you do not watch your dog closely when he or she is outside. Every dog will have an occasional spell of diarrhea, but if it lasts for a number of days, they can quickly dehydrate leading to death. Diarrhea occurs for a number of reasons. The most common reasons are: • Coccidiosis-This small microscopic parasite causes intestinal damage. This leads to loose diarrhea that is often bloody and extremely painful. The parasite is found in animal feces making it a potential hazard for dogs that enjoy eating other animal’s feces. • Dysbiosis & E Coli-Canine diets are high in protein and low in vegetation. This makes it easy for dogs to pick up deadly bacteria like Dysbiosis and E Coli. It is important for a dog’s diet to contain a good percentage of meat protein, but also some vegetation like sweet potatoes or carrots. • Food allergies-Dogs should not ingest onion, garlic, or chocolate. Many dogs also have allergies
