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Diarrhea in Dogs: What You Need to Know as a Dog Owner

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Apr 12th 2011

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Diarrhea, a condition which is medically defined as having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements a day, is a common affliction for household dogs. As part of a Paw Nation series providing background about the medical problems your pet may suffer, we spoke to Dr. Cynthia Leveille-Webster, professor of internal medicine at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

What are the signs that my dog has diarrhea?
Aside from loose poops (or maybe accidents on the new carpet), frequency, blood in the stool and weight loss may indicate a problem with diarrhea. If problems persist after a couple of days, it may be time to take action.


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