Dogs that are stressed, malnourished, or in an endemic region are at highest risk, and chronic infection typically is characterized
by mild diarrhea or vomiting.
Not exact matches
Mild diarrhea could be caused
by food poisoning or an upset stomach, while a restless or shaky child could have ingested too much caffeine or sugar.
Some cases of UC — particularly during a flare - up phase may be accompanied
by abdominal pain, bloody
diarrhea, pus or mucous - containing stools — from
mild to severe.
While home remedies can help cats overcome a
mild stomach ache, any cat that has lost its appetite, appears sluggish or in pain, vomits very frequently, or has uncontrollable
diarrhea with a lot of fluid loss should be seen
by a veterinarian.
Some cases of
diarrhea in dogs, however, are caused
by health issues other than
mild dietary indiscretion.
Even
diarrhea caused
by mild illnesses may become fatal if treatment is not begun early enough to prevent severe fluid and nutrient losses.
Although
mild cases of
diarrhea may resolve without intervention,
diarrhea accompanied
by vomiting, lethargy or any other behavioral changes should be treated as a medical emergency.
In
mild cases of
diarrhea, where stools are soft but do not contain blood or mucous, and the dog appears otherwise normal (energetic, eating and drinking normally, bright and responsive) it may be possible to treat an episode of
diarrhea at home
by using a bland diet.
Diarrhea and vomiting caused
by these viruses can range from
mild to severe, and are accompanied
by depression and loss of appetite.
Milder cases of
diarrhea are serious, but can often be corrected
by the hand - rearer (if it persists, seek veterinary help immediately).