FAQ

For mild cases of diarrhea in otherwise healthy dogs, withholding food for 12–24 hours may be recommended to allow the gastrointestinal tract to rest.

If your dog has diarrhea, withhold food for 12–24 hours, provide fresh water, then offer a bland diet. Seek veterinary care if symptoms persist or worsen.

If your dog has diarrhea but is otherwise acting normal, monitor for 24–48 hours. If symptoms persist or worsen, consult a veterinarian.

For mild diarrhea, withhold food for 12–24 hours, then feed a bland diet like boiled chicken and white rice. Always provide fresh water and consult a vet if symptoms persist.

The most common causes of diarrhea in dogs include dietary indiscretion, infections, stress, allergies, ingestion of toxins or foreign objects, and chronic conditions.

Diarrhea in dogs can be caused by dietary indiscretion, infections, stress, allergies, organ dysfunction, toxins, foreign objects, and chronic conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.

Pyoderma in dogs typically develops when the skin’s natural defenses are compromised, allowing normally harmless bacteria like Staphylococcus pseudintermedius to cause infection.

Superficial pyoderma typically resolves in 3–4 weeks with treatment, while deep pyoderma may take 8–12 weeks after clinical cure to fully resolve.

Pyoderma develops when the skin's barrier is compromised or due to underlying conditions that allow normally harmless bacteria like Staphylococcus pseudintermedius to cause infection.

Superficial pyoderma in dogs typically resolves within 3–4 weeks of antibiotic therapy, while deep pyoderma can take 8–12 weeks to fully heal.