Soft stool is a common symptom of gastrointestinal diseases in dogs, and generally speaking, soft stools in dogs have a lot to do with their eating habits. However, some diseases can also cause soft stools in dogs. Today, Pointe will answer for pet owners who have dogs: What are the reasons for the soft stool of dogs?What are the relevant prevention and control measures?
1. Eating too much.
Some younger dogs are not full and will eat too much if they are not careful, which can lead to soft stools. At this time, you need to reduce the amount of food for the dog, try to eat as single, and wait until the stool returns to normal, and then slowly add it to the appropriate state.
In addition to young dogs, some medium and large dogs such as Alaska, Golden Retriever, Husky, etc., these dogs eat a relatively large amount of food, and one may take too much if you don't pay attention, so you need to feed them regularly and quantitatively, and don't feed them too often to prevent oversatiety and soft stools.
Second, change **.
Some pet owners give the dog a ** after immediately changing to another**, or the transition period of changing food is not long enough, the dog's stomach may not be able to adapt, and the degree of mild will appear soft stool, which may seriously cause vomiting and diarrhea.
When changing the dog's food, pay attention to follow the seven-day food change method and slowly replace it with a new one. If the dog has a sensitive stomach, you can extend the time a little longer.
3. Food allergies.
Some dogs will be allergic to the ingredients in **, which may cause soft stools after eating. Therefore, it is best for pet owners to take their dogs to do a food allergy investigation.
Common food allergens in dogs are various grains, such as corn, peas, etc., and some meats, such as beef, lamb, etc. In particular, cereals are the most susceptible ingredients for dogs to allergies, if the dog is allergic to cereals and causes soft stools, it is recommended to feed the dog grain-free ** to avoid allergens.
Fourth, sickness. Dogs can also have soft stools when they are sick. Diseases such as acute and chronic gastroenteritis, parvo, canine plague and other diseases can cause soft stools in dogs. If you find that your dog has long-term soft stools, you should take them to the hospital for examination in time to avoid causing more serious problems.
In addition, if the dog catches a cold, it will also cause soft stools and loose stools, so remember to do a good job of keeping the dog warm every day.
5. Parasitic infections.
If the dog's poop appears: hard in the front, soft in the back, or even blood in the stool, it may be caused by parasite infection in the dog's body. The best way to avoid this is to deworm your dog regularly. If the dog has already had such a situation, it is recommended to give the dog a fecal examination and targeted deworming.
Pointe concludes: Overeating, food changes, food allergies, diseases and parasites are common causes of soft stools in dogs, so it is recommended to do a good job in dog diet management, health examination and deworming work every dayIf the dog already has a soft stool problem, it needs to be symptomatic according to the specific trigger**.