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Evaluating Your Dog’s Health – Stool

November 6th, 2009

As unpleasant at it may sound, your dog’s stool is a clue to their health.

• Dry, hard stools that cause your dog to strain on elimination may be a sign your dog isn’t getting enough water, or oil.
• Squiggly, rice-shaped segments in the feces indicate worms.
• Diarrhea, straining, or mucous-or blood-tinged stool lasting more than two days should prompt a visit to the vet.

A healthy dog’s stools are small, firm, and moist. It’s not unusual for an occasional stool to be loose or liquid or to contain mucous or even a tinge of blood. But if the elimination problem is accompanied by other signs — fever, vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite, bloody diarrhea — call the vet immediately.

HINT: Pumpkin filling can be used to aid in helping dogs who are suffering from diarrhea. So can steamed white rice. Make sure your dog is hydrated too.   For the final touch, give that pup a soothing massage, they deserve it for letting you play Doctor.

This information was provided by Susan Hartzler with AlphaDog PR, which is based in Los Angeles and a chosen resource for editors, producers, writers and reporters. Alpha Dog PR is dedicated to providing the media with the most up-to-the-minute information about the rapidly growing pet industry. For more information, please visit www.alphadogpr.com or call (818) 998-6299.

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