Their causes include overeating, eating poor-quality or indigestible food, chemicals, obstruction caused by swallowing foreign objects, or injury to the digestive system.
What can I give my dog for gastrointestinal problems?
Treatment for Digestive Issues in DogsAnti-nausea medications.Antacids and stomach/intestinal protectants.Medicines to relieve diarrhea.Probiotics formulated for pets.Fluid therapy (for dehydration and electrolyte replacement).A bland diet (plain chicken and rice is common) or special diet for sensitive stomachs.
How do you know if your dog has stomach issues?
Symptoms of a Dog's Upset Stomach Intestinal inflammation: diarrhea, strain to move bowels, pain when emptying bowels, weight loss, and vomiting. Constipation: hard, dry feces, straining to move bowels. Bloating: restlessness, discomfort, rapid breathing, abdominal swelling, dry retching, excessive drooling.
What causes gastrointestinal upset in dogs?
GI upset in your pet can be caused by infection from bacteria, viruses, food allergies, medications, parasites, lack of digestive enzymes, or the ingestion of a foreign object. A cat or dog with GI upset feels abdominal pain and experiences intermittent vomiting and diarrhea.
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