Really I think any switch in diet can cause it...changing kibbles...foods too high in fat...or even switching from one protein source to another. I also think dogs can get little bugs like we do...upset tummies, diharea etc. It is the body's natural way of getting rid of something quickly...a flush out so to speak...so for me the trick is always to allow that to take place for just long enough and then stop it before too many nutrients and fluids are lost. Many people will fast a dog with diharea for 24 hours to allow the system to clean itself out...it works and sometimes the digestive system just simply needs a break. When i want it to stop I use the Imodium AD...it works fast. I do also use pumkin to keep things regular when loose stools occur. It depends on why I am thinking we are having issues as to which I do. Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable,Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com
________________________________ From: greatful_n_happiness <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Mon, February 28, 2011 7:00:15 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Question about causes of diarrhea What are some causes of diarrhea.. We're wondering what foods may cause it.. Can certain types of human food do it.. I know we kind of get carried away sometimes giving her stuff when we are not supposed to.. Especially, yesterday when he gave her some fat from the meat we ate and she took it in big mouth fulls without chewing it fulling.. Just curious.. She is however coming out of heat... She hasn't had much of an appetite.. So, my BF was trying to help her get her weight back.. Portia, Southern California
