Changes: Diarrhea

Revision as of 16:30, 16 September 2009

Diarrhea can be a symptom of many different conditions, and if it persists, should be diagnosed by a vet. Home remedies are not recommended until a vet has definitively diagnosed the problem.

Some possibilities include Food sensitivity and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

When diarrhea is a problem, the possibilities for both dehydration and hypoglycemia increase^[1]. The insulin dose you give depends partly on the meal being digested at a normal rate. When the food passing through the system speeds up in this manner, the insulin is still being absorbed at its usual rate^[2]. It could mean that there's not enough food to match the insulin dose and a hypo could occur. You and your vet may want to temporarily decrease the insulin dose until you are both satisfied the diarrhea is under control.

More Information

References

[1] DiabetesNow-UK-Page 4

[2] Drugs.com-Other Medical Problems

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 *[http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1662&articleid=686 Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & Smith-Sodium & Chloride Deficiency in Diarrhea]
 *[http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1662&articleid=700 Pet Education.com-Drs. Foster & smith-Potassium Deficiency & Diarrhea]
+*[http://web.archive.org/web/20041209200950/petshealth.com/dr_library/deitdia.html Pets Health-Diarrhea-Dietary Management in Dogs]
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