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What to do if your dog has diarrhea during pregnancy

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This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Sophia Thompson
If a dog has diarrhea during pregnancy, the cause must be diagnosed first, and then treated. Because some drugs for treating gastrointestinal diseases can cause abnormal fetal development, malformations, etc., so the drugs cannot be used blindly. It is recommended to carefully observe the dog's mental state and body temperature. If there are no other abnormalities except diarrhea, it may be caused by improper diet and cold abdomen. Feed the dog an appropriate amount of probiotics and keep warm. However, if the dog still has symptoms such as depression and abnormal body temperature, it is recommended to take the dog to the doctor immediately and receive treatment according to the situation. It is likely to be caused by bacterial, viral or parasitic infection.

1. Diarrhea caused by improper diet

If a pregnant dog has diarrhea caused by improper diet, it is recommended that the owner feed the dog an appropriate amount of pet-specific probiotics, which can help regulate the gastrointestinal tract. Balances the flora, promotes the absorption of nutrients, and increases resistance. You should also pay attention to feeding your dog nutritious and easily digestible food, and take measures to keep it warm.

2. Diarrhea caused by a cold abdomen

If a pregnant dog has diarrhea caused by a cold abdomen, the owner only needs to take measures to keep the dog warm, and Do not feed your dog raw or cold food.

3. Diarrhea caused by bacteria and viruses

If a pregnant dog has diarrhea caused by bacteria or viruses, it is recommended to consult a pet doctor as soon as possible to determine whether it is infected by bacteria or viruses. If it is caused by bacteria, it is recommended to use anti-inflammatory drugs. If it is caused by a viral disease, consider using drugs that have no effect on the fetus in the body.

4. Diarrhea caused by parasitic infection

If the pregnant dog has diarrhea caused by parasite infection, it is not recommended to use deworming drugs, which may cause fetal development abnormalities. If the symptoms are mild, you can consider deworming the dog after giving birth, but miscarriage or premature birth may occur when the condition worsens. However, if the dog has serious clinical symptoms such as difficulty breathing and pale mucous membranes, the pregnancy needs to be stopped immediately, the dog should be dewormed and given drug treatment.

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