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How can I treat my dogs gastroenteritis at home?

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Overcoming dehydration is important, be sure to provide your dog with plenty of fresh water, and limit or withhold food for several hours. The vomiting and diarrhea should improve within a day or two of treatment, at which time you can feed your dog small amounts of bland food, such as boiled chicken and rice.


What can I give my dog for gastroenteritis?

Vets will typically recommend food low in fat and high in digestible fiber to treat (and prevent) most cases of gastroenteritis. If your dog has a food sensitivity or allergy, their vet may prescribe a hydrolyzed protein or novel protein diet.

How can I treat my dogs gastritis at home?

The best at-home treatment for gastritis is a bland diet. Food can be withheld for 12-24 hours in cases of acute gastritis, though your dog needs free access to water to prevent dehydration. When your dog stops vomiting, you can begin feeding small amounts of boiled chicken with cooked white rice.

How long does dog gastroenteritis last?

The duration of illness is up to 8–10 days.

Is gastroenteritis in dogs fatal?

HGE is a life-threatening condition. Untreated, it can quickly lead to hypoglycemia, which is low blood sugar, or hypovolemic shock, which occurs when a dog's blood or fluid levels drop dramatically. You should contact your vet straight away if your dog or puppy is showing signs of the disease as it can be fatal.

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