How to Treat Canine Cancer Diarrhea

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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

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

1. 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.

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

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

Tips & Warnings

• If the dog refuses the liquids, try administering them with a needleless syringe placed into the side of the dog's mouth.

• If any blood is present in the dog's stool, contact the veterinarian immediately.

References

• Dog Illnesses andSymptoms.com: Dog Diarrhea Cures
• Dog Health Guide.org: Rice for Dog Diarrhea