What to do if Shiba Inu has diarrhea

Be careful to keep warm if your Shiba Inu has diarrhea
Due to the alternation of seasonal temperatures and large temperature differences, dogs are not used to cold diarrhea. If you observe that the Shiba Inu’s mental condition and appetite are good, you don’t have to worry too much. You can feed your dog some pet probiotics The bacteria regulate the gastrointestinal tract, and at the same time, pay attention to keeping warm. Add soft cushions and blankets to the kennel to keep it warm.
The Shiba Inu needs to adjust its diet when it comes to diarrhea
Do not feed your dog food with excessive amounts of oil, salt and additives, which can cause gastrointestinal discomfort and cause diarrhea; sudden changes in dog food or canned food may also cause irritation Gastrointestinal: You can stop feeding these foods first. If the diarrhea is severe, you need to fast for a day and only feed water. Then mix an appropriate amount of probiotics in the dog food and resume normal eating. Encouraging dogs to drink more water can effectively promote their gastrointestinal function and improve diarrhea.
Shiba Inu diarrhea should be dewormed in time
If you find nematodes in the dog’s excrement or bloody diarrhea, it means that there are a large number of parasites in the body. , you need to use pet anthelmintics for deworming, fast within 2 hours after deworming, and add probiotics to dog food after two hours.
Be wary of diseases if your Shiba Inu has diarrhea
If you find that in addition to diarrhea, your dog is not in a good mental state and has a high body temperature (38-39°C for puppies, 37.5-38.5°C for adult dogs) is normal), you need to send it to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible to rule out the possibility of gastroenteritis, canine distemper, parvovirus and other diseases. If it is confirmed that the dog is immune, you can feed gentamicin combined with probiotics and antidiarrheal drugs. If there is no improvement, you need to seek veterinary help.