Diarrhea is defined as increased fluidity of the feces, often accompanied by increased stool volume and frequency. As a dog lover, you probably know what this means. A sick dog, a stinky mess, countless trips outside, extensive household cleanup, and a miserable experience for canine and human alike. The bad news: nearly all dogs get diarrhea sooner or later. This stems in part from—let’s face it—a dog’s disgusting eating habits. Table treats, garbage, rocks and mulch, rotting carrion, and other unmentionables—or overindulgence in general, can give Rover the runs. The good news: most cases are mild and self-limiting. Some knowledge of the causes and treatment of diarrhea can help you be better prepared when diarrhea strikes.

Dietary lapses are just one of dozens of potential sources of doggy diarrhea along with viral infections, parasites, allergic, bacterial, and inflammatory disorders (scroll down for partial list). Veterinarians can begin honing in on the cause by classifying the diarrhea based on its duration, location, and severity. By learning the classification scheme, you , too can do some detective work.

Dietary lapses are just one of dozens of potential sources of doggy diarrhea along with viral infections, parasites, allergic, bacterial, and inflammatory disorders (scroll down for partial list). Veterinarians can begin honing in on the cause by classifying the diarrhea based on its duration, location, and severity. By learning the classification scheme, you too can do some detective work.

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