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ACUTE CANINE DIARRHEA

Species affected: Cats, Dogs

Background: In dogs and cats, this condition is often due to "garbageitis" (dietary indiscretion). It can also occur as an acute manifestation of parasitic diseases: whipworms (especially in adults), coccidia, roundworms, hookworms, giardia, salmonella, E. coli, etc. Many cases are of a self-limiting nature. Recurrent episodes may indicate a more serious problem such as inflammatory bowel disease or lymphoma.

Symptoms: Looseness of stool and/or an increase in the frequency of elimination.

Diagnostics: Stool, blood, and radiology, if foreign body suspected.

Special Notes: Some cases can rapidly cause dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or even rectal prolapse; intervention and supportive care should be administered in cases that do not resolve quickly on their own.

Principles for Supplementation: Antibacterial (only if bacterial are causal); support the enterocytes, introduce beneficial gut bacteria, help repair the intestinal wall.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—ACUTE DIARRHEA
Formulas
 Dosage
 Mechanism/Purpose
Artestatin
 Cats: ¼ - ½ tablet, bid or tid 
Dogs: ½ - 2 tablets, bid or tid
 For giardia, and for protozoal and bacterial
diarrhea.
Berbercap
 Cats: ¼ capsule, sid
Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid
 Contains berberine to treat bacterial infections.
Chinese Herbal Bactolyte
 Cats: 1 - 2 pills, bid
Dogs: 1 pill/10 lbs, bid
 Antibacterial; use only if has bacterial cause.
Chinese Herbal Gastrigen
 Cats: 1 - 2 pills, bid
Dogs: 1 pill/10 lbs, bid
 Clears Damp, corrects spleen qi deficiency;
supports the GI tract for symptomatic treatment.
Curing Pills
 Cats: 2 pills, bid or tid
Dogs: 2-4 pills, bid or tid
 Improves digestion, regulates spleen and
stomach, disperses wind-cold, resolves
dampness.
Formula SF722
 Cats: 1 capsule, tid
Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, tid
 Anti-Candida.
Formula SF734
 Cats: ¼ capsule, sid
Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lbs, sid
 Contains bismuth; helps slow diarrhea; not for
long-term use.
Gastriplex
 Cats: ½ - 1 capsule, sid
Dogs: 2 capsules/25 lbs, sid
 Supports enterocytes; improves local immune
function.
Lactobacillus Sporogenes
 Cats: ¼ capsule, sid
Dogs: ½ capsule/25 lbs, sid
 Beneficial gut bacteria.
Potassium aspartate
 1 or more capsules per day,
determined by monitoring blood
levels.
 Do not supplement without monitoring blood
levels. Can cause GI distress. Animals with renal
failure can often be hyperkalemic. Acute diarrhea
can cause electrolyte imbalance including low
potassium.
Seacure for Pets
 Cats: 1 scoop or tablet, sid
Dogs: 1 scoop or tablet/10 lbs, sid
 Bioactive peptides support enterocytes and
intestinal integrity.

Source
Veterinarian’s Desk Reference of Natural Medicines
This guide is intended for use by licensed veterinarians only. While pet owners may find this information useful, they should not attempt to self-diagnose their animal friends. The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine always recommends that your animal’s healthcare be directed under the guidance of a veterinarian.
http://www.viim.org/therapeutics/VDR_2004a_final.pdf
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CHRONIC CANINE DIARRHEA


Species affected: Cats, Dogs

Background: Causes of chronic diarrhea range from viruses, bacteria, and intestinal parasites to inflammatory processes, including immune-mediated conditions and cancer. Diarrhea is often due to food allergy as well as poor-quality food; if this is the case, dietary changes are required. Inflammatory bowel disease is very often tied to a food allergy in dogs and cats.

Chronic parasitic diseases, cancer and other serious conditions may also manifest as chronic diarrhea and should be investigated. Exposure to toxins in the environment may also be involved.

Symptoms: Increased volume and/or frequency of stool.

Diagnostics: Stool evaluation, blood work, complete workup of any other systems that may be involved.
Special Notes: Emotional stress can directly affect the digestive tract and should also be evaluated. If animals have been ill for an extended period, and especially after a long course of antibiotics, the balance of normal intestinal flora is likely disrupted; this can allow an influx of pathogens to become established.

Principles for Supplementation: Probiotic supplementation is important, along with support for healing of the intestinal wall.

Enzymes are important in many cases, especially for animals with poor digestion.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—CHRONIC DIARRHEA
Formulas
 Dosage
 Mechanism/Purpose
Chinese Herbal Gastrigen
 Cats: 1 - 2 pills, bid
Dogs: 1 pill/10 lbs, bid
 Clears Damp, corrects spleen qi deficiency,
supports the GI tract.
Curing Pills
 Cats: 2 pills, bid or tid
Dogs: 2-4 pills, bid or tid
 Improves digestion, regulates spleen and
stomach, disperses wind-cold, resolves
dampness.
Dipan 9
 Cats: ¼ capsule/meal
Dogs: ½ capsule/25 lbs/meal
 Pancreatic enzymes.
Early Comfort
 Cats and small dogs: 2 drops, bid
Dogs 20-50 lbs: 3 drops, bid
Dogs over 50 lbs: 4 drops, bid
 Expels dampness.
Gastriplex
 Cats: ½ - 1 capsule, sid
Dogs: 2 capsules/25 lbs, sid
 Supports enterocytes; improves local immune
function.
Iberogast Liquid
Cats: 2 drops, tid
Dogs: 2 - 20 drops, tid
 Antiemetic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory;
regulates motility.
Organic Colostrum
 Cats: ¼ capsule, bid
Dogs: ¼ capsule/25 lbs, bid
 Immune enhancing and antimicrobial.
Seacure for Pets
 Cats: 1 scoop or tablet, sid
Dogs: 1 scoop or tablet/10 lbs, sid
 Bioactive peptides support enterocytes and
intestinal integrity.

Source
Veterinarian’s Desk Reference of Natural Medicines
This guide is intended for use by licensed veterinarians only. While pet owners may find this information useful, they should not attempt to self-diagnose their animal friends. The Veterinary Institute of Integrative Medicine always recommends that your animal’s healthcare be directed under the guidance of a veterinarian.
http://www.viim.org/therapeutics/VDR_2004a_final.pdf

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