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Most of us will agree that pet diarrhea and vomiting will either upset us or we become very concerned for the health of our pet. These are two simple symptoms describing a temporary phase of discomfort or a signal for a disease requiring medical attention. It is not uncommon for pet diarrhea and vomiting to occur occasionally. It is usually the results of eating something which was not agreeable to their digestive system. During special holidays or special events which we celebrate, pets as well as ourselves over indulge in treats or have exposure to food or drink which is not suitable or agreeable for our bodies and we get sick. Our body and the body of our pet reject these ill, foreign, or undesirable substances with diarrhea or vomiting or both. For a short period of time this is okay. Should it last too long both human and pet need to seek medical care? Diarrhea refers to watery or loose stools. Vomiting may also occur at the same time. If the pet experiences one condition at a time you can manage his recovery rather quickly. If both are happening at the same time this becomes a medical problem. Fluids leaving the body often and in a harsh manner will cause dehydration. The pet will become very weak and have difficulty struggling to return to good health. The pet owner has a choice of natural home remedies or seeing a veterinarian for immediate relief. A mild case of pet diarrhea can be treated in the home. Stop food feedings for a short period of time, but continue to have water available. If not sure when to start feedings give your pet small feedings checking for readiness. The pet will eat when he is ready to do so. Gradually return to his normal feedings. If your pet is not eating and there appears to be no sign of relief in approximately 2 or 3 days; see your vet. Other causes of diarrhea: 1. Food allergies 2. Reactions to too much fat in food 3. Intestinal parasites 4. Reaction to medications 5. Motion sickness 6. Anxiety 7. Excitement Be prepared to let the vet know: 1. Frequency of the pet diarrhea and vomiting 2. Color and consistency of the waste material 3. Quantity 4. Odor Is your pet vomiting? It is not uncommon for occasional vomiting. It is a way of ridding the body of a foreign object or rejecting unpleasant food stuffs. Other reasons for vomiting: 1. Too much excitement 2. Eating too fast 3. Infection 4. Reaction to medications 5. Reaction to household or yard chemicals 6. Post surgery 7. Motion sickness 8. Anxiety When your pet vomits and it seems normal (nothing wicked in appearance), do not feed him for about 12 hours. However, keep water available. As vomiting episodes slow down or have stopped start pet on small feedings of bland foods such as beef and rice or chicken soup. If pet diarrhea or vomiting is: 1. Violent 2. Repeated often 3. Contains blood, worms or other foreign objects See your veterinarian immediately! Too much liquid leaving the body of your pet will cause dehydration and more importantly the pet needs to be diagnosed and the problem corrected in a timely manner. Either one of these conditions or both together may be indicating other diseases which will need medical attention. The veterinarian will take x-rays, blood tests, and examine your pet thoroughly. Both vomiting and diarrhea may indicate these conditions: 1. Infection of small and large intestines and rectum 2. Reactions to insecticides and their chemicals or poisons 3. Foreign object 4. Virus infection 5. Fungus infection 6. Ulcers 7. Tumors 8. Polyps 9. Colon cancer 10. Medication side effects 11. Lack of or too many vaccinations Pet diarrhea and vomiting is treated very easily. There is no need to let the pet suffer for any length of time without using a natural remedy or seeing a veterinarian for relief or a cure. Discover more information about pet diarrhea and vomiting and other pet care. Visit the pet care section of Infotrish at http://www.Infotrish.com and review Veterinary Secrets Revealed. Tricia Deed
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