Symptoms of Dog Diarrhea: What to Look Out For

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Part 1: Early Symptoms of Canine Enteritis

Early signs of canine enteritis often include vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, disorientation, and an increased gut sound upon auscultation. These symptoms typically manifest as a lack of energy, reduced appetite, diarrhea, hunched posture, abdominal pain, a loud gut sound, urgency, and fecal stains around the anus. Diarrhea can range from watery to mucousy and may contain blood, depending on the severity of the enteritis. The stool may also have an unpleasant odor. If there's a concurrent bacterial or viral infection, a fever might occur. During acute enteritis, gastritis can often complicate the situation, leading to frequent episodes of vomiting and diarrhea. Digestive symptoms may include intermittent abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, and diarrhea. The dog may feel particularly uncomfortable after being exposed to cold temperatures, consuming greasy foods, experiencing emotional stress, or after exertion. The frequency of bowel movements may increase, with the dog having several or even dozens of bowel movements a day, feeling heavy at the anus, and having an unsatisfactory bowel movement. In cases of chronic enteritis that suddenly worsens, symptoms can include high fever, severe abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, and urgent bowel movements that result in watery or mucous and bloodstreaked stools.

Part 2: Common Causes of Canine Enteritis

1. The dog may have ingested contaminated or spoiled food, substances with a刺激性 taste, or foreign objects that have caused intestinal injury.

2. The dog may have contracted enteritis due to certain infectious diseases.

3. The dog may have been infected by parasites, such as worms, that reside in the intestines.

4. Enteritis can also be caused by pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli.

Pet Doctor's Tip: For more information on canine enteritis, click here to read our article, "How to Treat Canine Gastroenteritis."

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