How to Cure Canine Stomach Problems
A dog's stomach problems can have several causes. Dogs are prone to upset stomachs, but often these are nothing to worry about. Most often the situation resolves at home with a little extra attention. However, if your dog hasn't recovered within a few days, if his condition gets worse, or she develops more serious symptoms such as blood in the stool or vomiting, you should take your dog to a veterinarian right away.
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The first step in alleviating your dog's upset stomach is to withhold food for 24 hours. Continue to offer your dog fresh, clean water.
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At the end of 24 hours, give your dog with a bland meal of chicken and rice. This should be a small portion, about a quarter of the amount of food your dog would normally eat.
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Give your dog a teaspoon to a tablespoon of plain yogurt between meals. The amount of yogurt will depend on the size of your dog.
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Provide a second helping of chicken and rice 12 hours after the first meal. Continue to feed him plain yogurt between meals.
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About 48 hours after your dog began the fast, give her a half portion of the food you normally feed, along with a half portion of chicken and rice. Continue feeding plain yogurt between meals.
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Repeat the feeding regimen 60 hours into the fast.
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After 72 hours, return your dog to his regular diet. By this time your dog's upset stomach should have resolved. If it has not,take your dog to the vet.
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Tips & Warnings
Pepto-Bismol is safe for dogs and can be administered at the same dosage levels as humans.
If your dog has been vomiting and/or has had diarrhea, add some Gatorade to his water to help restore his electrolyte balance. Monitor your dog and take her to a vet if she appears dehydrated.
If your dog is under 12 months old, a 24-hour fast may not be safe. Take him to the vet.
