Pet diarrhea is often caused by an intestinal virus or change in diet that causes an upset stomach and loose stool. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Cat and Dogs," diarrhea can be a good thing, as it the body's defense mechanism for removing harmful waste from the system. Before spending money on veterinarian visits and medicine, a few adjustments to your animal's diet may clear up the problem and save you time and money.
Things You'll Need
- Metamucil Fiber Singles
- 1 package white rice
- 2 lbs skinless chicken breast
- 1 lb hamburger meat
Instructions
Restrict food consumption for 24 hours. A 24-hour fast can settle your animal's stomach, as diarrhea can only occur when there is waste in the stomach, according to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats." If your animal's diarrhea continues after the 24-hour period, you should take her to the veterinarian immediately, as it could be a serious illness.
Give your pet bland food. Cook white rice with boiled hamburger or skinless white meat chicken, which is easy on his stomach. According to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats," mix two parts rice with one part meat, and feed him every four hours for two days to get his digestive system back on track.
Add fiber to her diet. Fiber helps solidify her stool, which reduces diarrhea by removing water from the stool, according to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats." You can add fiber by including a teaspoon of powdered Metamucil to her bland food.
Give him lots of water. Diarrhea depletes the body of fluids, which can lead to dehydration. Keep his water bowl full and add a separate bowl with Gatorade, as it provides potassium and sodium, minerals often lost while experiencing diarrhea.
Temporarily eliminate dairy. Dogs and cats have a hard time digesting milk, which can worsen diarrhea or cause it, according to "The Doctors Book of Home Remedies for Dogs and Cats." Diarrhea usually subsides shortly after dietary restriction.