In most cases, the primary cause of canine diarrhea is simply eating the wrong kind of food.
As tough as a dog’s bodily functions may seem to be, its digestive system can actually be quite
sensitive, and something as seemingly insignificant as eating foods that are not intended for canine
consumption may be enough to cause a severe bout of diarrhea.
Keep in mind that dogs have very different dietary requirements to humans, and it would be best
to avoid feeding your dog human food if you are at all concerned about preserving his health…as
well you should be!
Since eating "risky" food is so often the main cause of canine diarrhea, the easiest way to prevent
this from happening is to simply stick to commercial dog food from a reputable manufacturer. The
problem for many new dog owners however is that there is quite a bewildering array of dog food brands
out on the market, and it can be quite confusing–not to mention–expensive to try them all out. A
good rule of thumb to follow is to choose your dog food in accordance with the age, size, breed,
and lifestyle of your pet.
Many dog owners are concerned about feeding their dog food that contains a high amount of preservatives
and artificial ingredients. If this bothers you as well, you may opt to feed your pet home-cooked
meals instead. Keep in mind that dogs need a lot of protein in order to ensure their continued good
health, and meat, poultry and fish are the best sources. You do have to be careful about making
sure that no bones from fish or chicken end up in your dog’s plate, since they can case a number
of health issues that are a lot worse than canine diarrhea.
You should be aware that a lot of cases of diarrhea is caused by rich or spicy foods that your dog’s
digestive system simply is not equipped to handle. For this reason, it is best to stick to bland
food and go easy on the flavors and seasonings. You should also limit your sue of salt, oil, and
even vegetables, which aren’t really essential for your dog’s health.
One other common cause of canine diarrhea is a switch from one type of protein to another. If you
have to do this for whatever reason, it may be best to consult with your veterinarian in order to
figure out the best way to go about making the change.
Another common cause of diarrhea is simple neglect. A lot of dogs would happily root through the
trash for hours upon hours of given the chance, and this is unfortunately a good way to come down
with a severe case of diarrhea.
As a responsible pet owner, it is up to you to ensure that your dog doesn’t eat anything that it
isn’t supposed to, and garbage definitely falls into that category! You already have a number of
risk factors to contend with so make it easy on yourself and on your dog by keeping him out of the
trash.