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One of my boxers has diarreha and now the other seems

Sent to Dog Experts September 3 2006 at 9:55 AM
   

One of my boxers has diarreha and now the other seems to be getting it alos. What can I do?

 

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September 3 2006 at 10:06 AM (10 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
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It sounds like they're sharing the same intestinal infection. You might want to offer just homemade (boiled) chicken and rice (no bones of course) to them for the next 24 hours.

http://placervillevet.com/canine%20gastroenteritis.htm

You can also offer, if necessary, Pepto-Bismol (1/2 tablespoon per 15 lbs, once a day) or Imodium A-D (1 teaspoon per 15 lbs).

Look here for more details about treating http://placervillevet.com/canine%20gastroenteritis.htm

It's very important to not go over the recommended doses and to be honest, I'd try all the 'diet' approaches first .

It seems you're quite concerned, which is a good thing. It shows that you're very involved in your dogs' lives, attentive and caring. Since both dogs are showing symptoms, it greatly reduces the possibility of it being a more serious disease and makes it more likely just a passing thing that should resolve in a day or two.

Let me know how it goes ok?




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September 3 2006 at 10:10 AM (4 minutes and 36 seconds later)
         
Reply to TheCaretaker's Post: Thank you for the help. This is what I thought also but I wanted to make sure.
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September 3 2006 at 10:18 AM (7 minutes and 34 seconds later)
         
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