How to Treat Canine Cancer Diarrhea

Taking care of a dog with cancer can present some challenges. The cancer itself or the treatment regime can easily cause diarrhea in a dog. Diarrhea can be fatal when excessive fluid is lost. You can slow down a dog's diarrhea with a home remedy that will replace lost fluids and nutrients. If the problem continues for more than two days, you should notify a vet.

Things You'll Need

  • Vegetables
  • Lean Meat
  • Slippery elm powder
  • Brown rice
  • Pot
  • Spoon
  • Needleless syringe (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make a Nutrient-rich Broth

    • 1

      Chop up 1 pound of raw lean meat (turkey, beef, chicken) into pieces not over a half inch in size and place it in a four quart soup pot on the stove.

    • 2

      Add 2 cups of frozen carrots and green beans to the pot. Not all vegetables are safe for dogs, so if in doubt, stick with carrots and green beans.

    • 3

      Add 8 to 10 cups of water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

    • 4

      Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for one hour.

    • 5

      Drain the liquid into a container to cool. Set aside the meat and vegetables--you will use them later.

    • 6

      Offer the liquid to the dog. The smell of the broth may entice the dog to drink. The broth will replace fluids and nutrients. Offer about half a cup at a time.

    • 7

      Make 2 cups of brown rice according to the directions on the rice package.

    • 8

      Mix the brown rice with the boiled meat and vegetables, creating a bland diet that can help control the symptoms of diarrhea. If the dog is able to eat, offer him about half a cup to 1 cup three times a day.

    Slippery Elm Tea

    • 9

      Mix 1 teaspoon of slippery elm powder in a pot with 1 cup of cold water. Slippery elm is safe for dogs and aids in controlling diarrhea.

    • 10

      Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes.

    • 11

      Feed to the dog four times per day.
      Small dog: 1 teaspoon
      Medium dog: 2 tablespoons
      Large dog: 3 to 4 tablespoons