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| BENTONITE CLAY | |||
| BOILED CHICKEN AND PUMPKIN PUREE | |||
| CAYENNE | |||
| CHEESE | |||
| KAOPECTATE | |||
| PROBIOTICS | |||
| PUMPKIN | |||
| PUMPKIN OR SWEET POTATO | |||
| PUMPKIN, WHITE RICE | |||
| REMEDIES NEEDED | |||
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Diarrhea Remedies for Pets
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| BOILED CHICKEN AND PUMPKIN PUREE | 7 YEAS |
| PUMPKIN | 7 YEAS |
BENTONITE CLAY
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[YEA] 01/25/2012: Fiona from Ilford, England writes: "Hi, one of my cats had an awful bout of diarrhea after having some teeth removed at the vets (I suspect the drugs the vet used were too much for my cat's system).
We initially returned to the vet for a remedy/diagnosis (as the diarrhea had blood in it and was mucus-sy) and the vet gave us some harsh chemically smelling concoction.
My cat refused the concoction for his diarrhea and was very stressed when my husband and I tried to administer it. After a day or 2 it occurred to me to try some bentonite clay. I mixed up a solution (a flat tablespoon in a jar of water, leave to absorb, without mixing for at least 20 minutes, then mix)) and offered the cat some of the thicker part of the mix. He licked it all up without hesitation, I offered him more and he took the second dose. This was in the evening. The next day he did a nice healthy poo and was back to his normal self.
Please look into bentonite, green clay and edible clays generally. Thay are SO good for health (human and animal)
Good luck"
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BOILED CHICKEN AND PUMPKIN PUREE
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[YEA] 05/17/2010: Sueellen from Dallas, Texas writes: "Dog Diarrhea
I have a miniature dachshund. He ate some spoiled chicken liver and he had bloody diarrhea accompanied by projectile vomiting. He smelled to high heaven!!! I called a friend who owns three dogs and she told me to give him an anti-diarrheal medication which works on humans. However after two days on this medication my dog seemed to be worse and he was acting very lethargic and refusing to eat. He was still drinking water. I called the vet and of course they told me to bring him in. I was a little leery of that as a coworker's dog had experienced the same thing and she took her dog to the vet and by the time they were thru with her dog she had a $2,300 bill (the dog stayed at the vet four days and had IV fluids, IV medications etc) Anyway I prayed for my dog and then I went on your website as I sure did not have $2,300 to spend. I noted the rice, chicken, canned pumpkin remedy. I TRIED IT AND IT WORKED!!! I used three parts rice, one part chicken and two heaping tablespoons of pumpkin twice a day. Thank you for sharing such an effective and frugal remedy."
Replies[YEA] 09/26/2010: Sandy from Monroe, Ny replies: "I have a Papillion who had a very bad case of diarrhea for 2 weeks, with no other symptoms... Eating well no blood or worms acting normal. Went on website looking for something to do... Found PUMPKIN.. I cant believe it but slept through the night for the first time in 2 weeks.. Seems to be working in only one day! THANK YOU"
10/11/2011: Lulu47 from Tampa, Florida, Usa replies: "I wanted to share my experiences with my 4 month old kitten. He was throwing up, not eating, not drinking, and had diarrhea. In a period of only 3 days he had lost a significant amount of weight and looked different, a lot smaller in appearance, and very sad. He slept a lot, and even cried without a reason. I read A LOT. I told myself that if he didn't get better after 2 days I would take him to the vet. I urge you to try, but if your pet absolutely does not respond, take him to the vet. This is what I did: My kitten resisted the food and drink so I had to take baby steps in order to be successful. I want to encourage those in the same situation to be patient and take your time. Do everything in increments and a LITTLE at a time. Every few hours I would do something, anything.I started feeding him just a few very tiny tiny pieces of cooked chicken breast alone by hand.
I put Coconut Oil on my fingers and let him lick it off for calories.
I laid him on my lap and gave him a tiny bit of apple cider vinegar mixed with water from the side of his mouth. He was NOT a fan. With a resisting animal, be sure to use very little at a time. I gave him a tablespoon of the diluted mixture at a time (if I gave him any more, he would just throw it up).
I also got him unflavored baby pedyalyte (the generic brand) from Walmart to keep him hydrated. He did not like the taste so I had to dilute it in water. I alternated this with the diluted apple cider vinegar.
I put apple cider vinegar on his neck (I had to do this AFTER he ate, because the scent turned him off from food even more).
I kept noise/bright lights to a minimum and made sure he could sleep as much as possible. Sleep builds up the immune system. I'd like to note that my kitten did not receive all this at the same time. Every few hours I would try one of the above things.
My goal was to get him eating a mixture of pumpkin, chicken, and brown rice (the rice really helps). And he did! It took some time, but as he got stronger, his appetite got better. It got to the point where he started eating the chicken/pumpkin/rice mixture out of his bowl and drinking pedialyte/water mixture out of his bowl as well. In two days my husband and I saw an incredible difference! Thank God. It was honestly miraculous.
After 4 days he became hungrier and we ommitted the chicken and started giving him his dry cat food mixed with rice and pumpkin. It's been a week, and even now that he's better, we continue to do this along with the diluted pedyalyte. After another week I will ommit the pedyalyte, and use ACV in his water. We will continue to used a heaping tablespoon of pumpkin and another of rice mixed in with each of his meals.
I spent about $5 on organic coconut oil, $3 on generic pedyalyte, $3 on a giant can of pumkin, $3 on brown minute rice and 2 boneless/skinless chicken breasts from home. People who say this is too expensive should not have pets. It's nothing compared to a massive vet bill, which you should also be prepared to pay if need be. Not to mention I still have more than enough left over to literally treat at least 20 cats."
10/24/2011: Kindlady from Crawfordville, Fl, Usa replies: "LULU YOU ROCK!!! A true animal angel and it thrills my heart and soul to know there are people like you in this world."
12/30/2011: Sheba916 from Sacramento, Ca replies: "My little chi/yorkie has had diahrea for 6 days and vet 3 days ago suggested kaopactate/active culture yogart and I thought it was getting better, not really and now my older lab mix is having softer stools too. I wander if its a thing going around and if the rice, chicken, pumpkin will work."
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[NAY] 11/15/2008: Cheryl from Ottawa, Ontario/Canada writes: "So my sheepdog had some major diahhria for about a week. I did continue the pumpkin/rice & chicken but she continued to have the problem.I ended up changing her kibble which didn't help but I thought the timing to be right. I switched her from Eukanuba to Orijen. She loves the new food! Her poops have been normal now since last weekend, albeit smaller amounts due to the new higher grade food. So I'm not sold on the pumpkin helping her although I use it now to put a touch of it in her Kongs because she does like the pumpkin. Nice alternative to using Cheesewiz or peanut butter in her kongs."
Replies[YEA] 01/08/2009: Florence from Bellmore, N.Y. replies: "boiled chiken and pumpkin: my lab had bad bad dirahea one table spoon every night fixed her problem so I give it to her every night works like a charm"
[YEA] 08/11/2009: Libby from Pleasanton, Ca replies: "We tried this and it cured our dog in a matter of a couple of hours! Saved us a LOT of money that we 1. didn't have and 2. would've spent at the vet."
[WARNING!] 08/16/2011: Kimmi from Wichita, Kansas replies: "Please be advised that poultry such as chicken and turkey can be toxic for small breeds... Like chihuahuas and all other small breeds.
It is hard on their digestive systems and liver."
11/18/2011: Shiela from Toulon, France replies: "I didn't have any idea that chicken and turkey can be toxic for chihuahuas!!!!! Every single vet I have seen, has always recommended this diet in case of a stomach or eating problem. So do all the breeders I know. Help! So what do I do now?? I have chihuahuas, and sometimes they do have stomach problems. Please tell me waht to give them instead. Thanks. Shiela"
11/21/2011: Mnm from Triangle, Va - Virginia replies: "I too have a Chihuahua and have been told to feed him boiled chicken when he has a tummy ache.. What is another option to treat him with, as an at home remedy?? I gave him boiled chicken couple days ago.. SO PLEASE help cause as of right now he does have diarrhea as of last night and this early morning.. I hate seeing my love like this PLEASE PLEASE help!!"
11/29/2011: Koala_t from Twentynine Palms, California replies: "I have a long haired chihuahua who is currently staying with my inlaws.. They feed him chicken and beans every now and then along with his usual kibble. Just the other day we gave him a turkey leg to finish off and he's doing just fine as usual. I would say myself that it's safe but there maybe other dogs out there who just can't stomach it."
01/15/2012: Ed from San Diego, California replies: "I have a mini pincher/chihuahua mix. I boil chicken leg quarters, and give her small portion of chicken meat everyday as a supplement with her dog feed everyday. Never had a problem. These little dogs like mine will never stop eating if you keep giving them food all day. So just one good feeding for her a day."
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[YEA] 06/30/2008: Justin from Orlando, Florida writes: "I had one of my dogs at the ER VET Hospital at 4 AM in the morning. She had gone to the bathroom four times in the matter of an hour at the vets office. He ran up an expensive bill of blood work, examinations, and pricey prescriptions. My dog still had accidents in the house for the next 5 days. It wasn't until I found the remedy of 3 parts plain white rice to one part boiled mashed chicken (all fat removed) and 1 tablespoon (per 50 pound) of plain pumpkin puree (no additives). Fed in four small meals, with the pumpkin added. I saw results in one day it was amazing. Typical treatment is meant for the food to be given over 3 days. $1.50 compared to a $600 vet visit."
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[YEA] 08/30/2006: Director, ARF ON from Ontario, Canada writes: "The dogs our group rescues are always emaciated, dehydrated and full of internal and external parasites. We have a difficult job every day, and an expensive one. So we have protocol in place for the most common issues w. the foster animals to help them feel better even before their vet visit.
Diahrea : - try boiling chicken, rinse off all the fat. Mix with boiled white rice. Feed small amounts to dog during day for three days. 3 parts boiled white rice to 1 part mashed chicken.
- plain, pureed pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) is one of the best things we've found for loose stool. Depending on dog's size : i.e. a 50 lb dog would take a tablespoon a day."
05/19/2008: Pat from Paris, Kentucky replies: "re: pumpkin for dogs with diarrhea, do you add the pumpkin with the cooked chicken and rice, if so how much or do you add it after it is all mixed up? My Daschund is 7 months old. Thank you."
EC: Some puppies might find pumpkin difficult to digest. We mix in (canned) pumpkin to our dogs' food every day -- about a teaspoon's worth. It's an amazing stool-firmer, that's for sure!
[QUESTION] 01/13/2009: Mandy from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA replies: "With the rice, will any white rice do? I'm not much of a cook, so I have minute rice. Also, if the dog gets too much pumpkin will it have the reverse effect? Will she keep having the runs?"
09/09/2011: Sandy from Warwick, Ri replies: "I have a 16 year old cat with multiple problems, one of which is pancreatitis. He is on a special diet of Hills Prescription Diet W/D can and dry food. I recently took him into the vet to be examined for worms etc. They feel he has IBS and gave me some medication that didn't work! I would like to try giving him this diet and I know the rice and Chicken are safe but what about the pumpkin or squash? Does anyone know?"
10/04/2011: Dedutch from Johnson City, Texas replies: "Our cat had loose stool issues for a long time and finally I remembered reading about celiac disease in humans and a thought occurred to me. I read the ingredients in her food and found gluten and immediately removed gluten from her diet and within a few days she was normal. That was several years ago and she still is doing fine. Our dog has anal gland issues and so far the pumpkin seems to be working well for that."
[YEA] 11/01/2011: Suzanne from North Plainfield, Nj replies: "To Sandy about feline safety with pumpkin and squash. I regularly give my kitties pumpkin or zucchini mixed in with their organic raw food diet. They are very safe for cats. In fact, if a cat won't eat you can often get them to eat some canned pumpkin."
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CAYENNE
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[YEA] 02/06/2011: Kimi from San Diego, Ca writes: "Cayenne pepper pills cured my 5 yr. old, 85 lb. Border collie/Australian cattle dog mix of explosive, watery diarrhea in less than 20 minutes!! He has been regular since. Who knew? Brilliant website!!!"
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[YEA] 06/13/2008: June from Sheboygan Falls, WI writes: "Cayenne Pepper cured my Dog's Diarrhea: I read on your website that cayenne pepper sprinkled on some rice would help my dog's diarrhea. I cooked some plain white rice, sprinkled a small bit of cayenne pepper on it, and fed it to my 120 pound dog. He normally eats 2 cups of food twice daily. I started with one cup of rice at breakfast and one at supper the first day. Then 2 cups at each meal the second day. I noticed within 30 MINUTES, his stools were beginning to firm up and by the 3rd day he was back to himself! I never had to take him to the vet, this remedy saved me money, thank you so much Earth Clinic!"
Replies12/07/2011: Kate from Vancouver, Bc replies: "I have a 3 yr old Brussels griffon with major diarrhea past 2 days. She has also had problems with her anal glands $$$$$ so am concerned one will lead to another.Willing to try pureed pumpkin and cayenne pepper. Will any cayenne pepper work? Like grocery store bulk? And how much of both would I give to a 12 lb dog? Thnx!! :-)"
12/09/2011: Teresa from Edmonton, Canada replies: "Hope dog is better, sometimes reading all this help gets overwhelming when you're desperate, double check your info on pumpkin, I read that pumpkin is for help with constipation, even for humans, (I've read everything on this site as I'm dealing with dog cancer) I never came across the pumpkin for anything but that and cayenne? Could be an irritant to diarrhea. I've heard to use rice as food filler, rice starch water, stops it."
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[YEA] 09/17/2006: Vince from Philadelphia, PA writes: "A friend told me about cayenne for cuts and infections. I added salt to it, because that's what I used to use and I liked the taste with salt, and it has cured everything I have used it on. I even broke up completely blocked sinuses with the mix, squirting it in my nose. Go easy and dilute it a lot more than for gargling, since it is Hot, but it works SO fast, and the burn doesn't last very long.
I have used it on so many infections, and had a hound that had some chronic digestive problems. I had cured most of them with yogurt and tripe, but he still wasn't right. When he got diarreha and it was in to its 5th day and Nothing was working, I thought, maybe he had been harboring some bad bacteria all the yrs, and they increased. I had been giving him rice so mixed some cayenne in. It was a funny scene as he took a bite, shook his head, snorted, and walked around the yard, always coming back to eat more till he finished it. The next day his stools were firm!! I made up 2 capsules and gave them just to make sure the cayenne got into his intestines, but I don't think they were needed. His food sensitivities disapeared AND what had been a Very Skiddish animal after a bad scare when I first got him, and he had many before, became brave, and he became a normal, confident animal that I was always trying to create, and Believe Me, I am a Master at desensitizing scared animals, and in minutes, but this guy was a Real challenge. His problem was he never felt well enough to be bold, and he would go aggressive when he felt threatened.
Try cayenne And salt for Any and every infection, or what you think may be one. Boil it and drink it for urinary tract ones."
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CHEESE
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[YEA] 02/23/2010: Sp from Nashville, Tn writes: "When our lab had watery stool, we give him cheese and it seems to harden his stool. Within the next day, he is back to his old self. He loves the cheese."
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KAOPECTATE
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[YEA] 09/17/2006: Sharon from Vancouver, BC writes: "Kaopectate: I have been using this for years and it has never failed yet.. give an adult dose.. i work at a kennel and have used it there twice in the last two weeks on dogs that get stressed out and get loose to runny stools."
Replies06/23/2008: Anita from Allentown, Pennsylvania replies: "How much do you give a 15 pound Boston Terrier?"
[WARNING!] 10/13/2008: Louise from Chicago, IL replies: "NEVER use KAOPECTATE, IMMODIUM, or PEPTOBISMOL for cats! See info below.
Kaopectate has also commonly been used in animals for the treatment of diarrhea, although it does not have FDA approval for use in animals. The old form of Kaopectate contained only kaolin and pectin while later forms contained attapulgite, all of which were very safe in animals due to the lack of systemic absorption. However, Kaopectate has recently developed a new formula that contains the drug bismuth subsalicylate, a drug that can be toxic to cats.
According to Pfizer Animal Health, this new form began shipping in December of 2002. This new drug added to Kaopectate is related to aspirin and a tablespoon of this new regular strength Kaopectate liquid contains the equivalent of 130 mg of aspirin and the extra strength contains the equivalent of 230mg of aspirin. Only a tablespoon of the extra strength Kaopectate would probably cause toxicosis in a 5 lb cat. Cats are very sensitive to the effects of these salicylate formulations as they are unable to metabolize and excrete them efficiently.
As many veterinarians over the years have recommended the use of Kaopectate for diarrhea in cats, many cat owners may not be aware of this change in formulation and may continue to give Kaopectate without consulting their veterinarian. This is an example of why it is so important to always consult your veterinarian before giving any medication, especially a human medication, as many medications work differently in animals than people. Another common example of this is acetaminophen, or Tylenol. This drug is highly toxic to cats and should not be used at any dosage in this species. Again, always consult you vet before administering any medication to an animal."
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PROBIOTICS
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[YEA] 10/12/2006: Karen from Fraser, MI writes: "This is an additional comment to what I wrote previously: We discontinued giving them (one dog with the problem but the other dog ate it too) the probiotics and they continue well. My guess is that the probiotics re-plenished the intestinal flora of the dogs, none of them have had any antibiotics since then, I believe that if they do need an antibiotic in future I would give them some probiotics again. NOT expensive at all to use probiotics, I gave them one with food each day. Sometimes I split the capsule in the 3 different bowls. Can't get any more frugal!"
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[YEA] 07/09/2006: Karen from Fraser, MI writes: "My 16 year old dog (a Silky Terrier) had diarrhea, it looked like clear yellow goo. The vet over a several month time period tried an antibiotic liquid, then a powder to sprinkle on food every day. It worked as long as I used it, but dosage was very tricky, and cure was not achieved. I asked if I could sprinkle some probiotics on his food instead, vet said shouldn't be harmful. I put 1/2 of a capsule of probiotics on each of our dog's food, the sick dog was the 12 # dog, the well dog was 22#. This remedy worked immediately, and dog continues well, I no longer give it to him every day. It has worked for the past 5 months. There have been no effects that I can see on the other dog who had normal bowel movements, and continues to do so. I told the vet, and he was pleased and happy to know this as well.
Probiotics are the live flora found in live yogurt. I used the same probiotic that we take, and I have used 2 different formulas for us and the dogs, not on purpose, just that I had 2 different bottles of these on hand. I hope you can pass this along, we love our "fur children"
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PUMPKIN
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11/16/2011: Tam from Detroit, Mi writes: "My dog started have loose stools six days ago, within the last two days it finally stopped. Now it's started again. My Vet told me to give her boiled white rice and boiled hamburger and a tablespoon of Metamucil. I'm going to try the pumpkin mixture for two days then it's back to the Vet. I hope this works."
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[YEA] 03/28/2011: Mgiustina from St. George, Utah writes: "My puppy had ingested some of my older dog's food and caused him to have diarrhea. I have used this site in the past for other remedies for my family and saw that there was a 'pet' tab. I mixed a heaping teaspoon of plain, natural pumpkin in his food and by later that night, he was back to normal."
Replies09/25/2011: Pinkshoe from Hibbing, Mn, Usa replies: "I gave my 4 month old chihuahua 1/4 tsp. of pureed pumpkin. He has had diarrhea for the past 3 weeks. He has tested positive to round worms. He is taking a medication called Metronidazole twice per day. With the 1/4 tsp. his diarrhea started to stiffen up but then I gave him 1/2 tsp with his next feeding and back with the watery diarrhea. Should I give him more pumpkin? It did seem to be working. I am not sure what to do at this point. Should I fast him for awhile? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated."
10/01/2011: Sami from Irvine, Ca, Usa replies: "Hi.
May I encourage you to have pup dewormed promptly. Round worm can terrorize a dog's intestines and get into lungs. You may have to deworm again. Also, I found that several vets prescribed too low of a dose of metrodiazinol. The best result for a 7 lb, chihuahua is 100 mg at 1 1/2 ml once to twice daily, depending on how bad the diarrhea is. Add probiotics to food--a half capsule twice daily to encourage good bacteria in intestines. A boiled chicken and rice diet, 60-40 ratio, 60% rice or more. Allow dog to adjust to diet and probiotics recipe with medication until resolved. As pup heals and resolves worms, keep doing what you are doing. You can then slowly add kibble back into his diet.Note: some vets say that dosage is toxic. I was fortunate to have found two vets who finally put my chi on the proper dosage. Also, you might try getting him hydrated at vet to help him recover his strength. Probiotics build the immune system as well, for the allergy sufferers. Metrodiazonal should cease diarrhea immediately. Round worms can kill a dog. So take care of that first. If vet insists on fecal, insist you saw the worm. Many vets wrongly say fecal exam must show infection. Simply not true. God bless. Oh, be certain all dogs are walked to ease the stress of illness and gas."
10/10/2011: Leslie from Clearlake, California replies: "Try prebiotic, probotics for dogs. I just went thru the same thing. I used nutramax proviable paste, and capsules, fda approved for canines. Its a 10 day program. I also changed food brands to a no grain limited ingredient. Things are almost back to normal. I will continue to supplement probioctics because my dogs digestive system was completely torn up and will take a long time to heal. Prebiotics in this product are specifically designed to make it thru the stomach acids and get to the problem areas in the small or large intestine. good luck."
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[NAY] 01/24/2011: Pamperingpaws from Orlando, Fl writes: "Where is this coming from? Pumpkin is HIGH in fiber and water. It works well for constipation BUT NOT DIARRHEA! Would you take metamucil for your diarrhea? the easiest and safest way to stop diarrhea is to stop feeding for 12-24 hours, then start slowly feeding small meals (break up a regular meal into 2-3 feedings afew hours apart) or start with small amounts of pain rice with or without plain boiled chicken then transfer back on to regular food over a few days. Adding pumpkin dose no good and may make a bad situation worse. If you INSIST on using pumpkin for diarrhea PLEASE check with your vet for advise, a phone call cost you nothing."
Replies03/20/2011: Danielle from Durango, Colorado replies: "Yes, I would use fiber for diarrhea. That is why rice is commonly used."
04/07/2011: Kate from Costa Mesa, Ca replies: "Actually, there is something unique about pumpkin's fiber, allowing it to be used for both diarrhea and constipation. You would use small amounts (up to 1 Tablespoon per cup of food) for diarrhea, and large amounts for constipation. My VET suggested it for diahrrea - so long as it is related to something that is ingested; it won't help with worms. Pumpkin is also very helpful in pets with diabetes as it helps the pancreas to function properly."
[YEA] 08/07/2011: Jasper2 from Minneapolis, Mn replies: "Pumpkin WORKS in the vast majority of cases. It is well documented for anyone who bothers to research it. I had a very sick puppy, very loose diarrhea and dehydrated. I gave him one tablespoon of pumpkin puree mixed with boiled chicken breast, boiled WHITE rice, and one capsule of dog probiotics mixed in. Immediate positive results. Why would anyone hesitate to use a natural food with a proven track record to cure a dog's illness?I now give my puppy one teaspoon of pumpkin in his food once a day, and never any problem with diarrhea or loose runny stool.
Don't hesitate to try this. It does work, and quickly."
09/07/2011: Jenna from Rochester, Minnesota replies: "I just gave my 9 month old Lab/Golden Retriever Mix a teaspoon of Organic Pumpkin to help with her diahrrea that's been going on for 48 hours now. We'll see if it works..."
09/11/2011: Lillanromeo from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma replies: "@ Pamperingpaws from Orlando, Fl,I found your post interesting! I have never used pumpkin for my dog/cat, but being a Sr. Nursing student I do know that you can use metamucil for diahrrea. Metamucil is a "bulk forming" laxative. This means that it regulates the water content in your stool. If your stool has too much water in it (diahrrea), it will add bulk to it. If it has too little (constipation) it will add water to it. I found this interesting when I was learning about them because typically people assume that metamucil is just used for constipation, but actually it can also be prescibed/used for diahrrea as well. I assuming that pumkin does along the lines the same thing. I will probably do a little more research! But I think I am going to try the pumpkin, chicken, and rice diet and also some probiotics for my kitten. Thanks everyone!"
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[NAY] 12/27/2010: Tucson_arizona from Tucson, Arizona, U.s.a. writes: "I bought Libby's 100% canned pumpkin, mixed with rice, and did not help my dog's diarrhea, gave it to him a week, 2 tablespoons every time he ate."
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[YEA] 07/14/2009: Mary from Syracuse, NY writes: "I want to let you know that giving a 1/2 teaspoon of pure pumkin from a can cured my cat of his diarhea. He had been suffering for about a week. I gave him the pumpkin twice a day mixed in his soft food. On the fourth day his stool returned to normal. I will continue to add to his food daily. I came back to your site for a natural flea cure so I am going to try the ACV. Will let you know how it turns out. Your site is excellent providing info that also gives the negetives letting me choose what I think is best for my pet. Thank you so much! And Bob (my cat) also thanks you!"
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[YEA] 03/20/2009: Pam from Milwaukie, OR writes: "Hey cat lovers, I have 3 cats, all male and when I got my Middle one, he got severe diarreha it was so sad, I called the vet and he said that people use canned pumpkin for constipation and diarreha, (for some reason, it works both ways) well it seemed like a huge amount so I went to the baby food section to look, and all I found was sqaush, so I called the vet again and asked if ok to substitute, he said give it a try, and let me tell you it works like a charm!!! plus the little buggers LOVE it!! it is a real treat for them, I feed it to all 3 for good digestion."
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[YEA] 11/20/2008: Veronica from San Antonio, Texas writes: "I have used pumpkin (canned, plain, no sugar) for my cats' and dogs'diarrhea and constipation. It works great for both. I usually cook up some chicken and rice as well when it is diarrhea. As long as it is not giardia (fenbendazole- brand name Panacur or Safe-Guard from any feed store will take care of that) then I can usually clear it up within a day or two."
Replies11/21/2008: Kelly from Nashville, TN replies: "Canned pumpkin (100% pure pumpkin) is a great cure for dog who must have their anal glands expressed due to impactions. Also, my two dogs take enzymes and herbs daily. The herbs smell (and most likely taste) really bad. I mix them in a few teaspoons of pumpkin and add a couple of drops of omega 3 and vitamin E and a drop or so of Agave nectar. No problem getting them to eat this."
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[YEA] 01/09/2008: Kris from Benton City, Washington writes: "I have used Pumpkin for constipation for my dog who suffers from chronic problems daily. Contrary to others beliefs. I give him a tablespoon every day. It works great! I also have another dog that has problems with diarrhea I also give him the same amount as it has fiber and works for both problems. This is a marvelous cure all. I am thirlled that I found this information on this site."
Replies[YEA] 03/30/2011: Renee from Tacoma, Wa replies: "It works! When My puppy came home from having surgery he was constipated... I gave him pumpkin and withing a few hours his "stuff" was normal and he wasn't straining himself outside. (It was so sad watching him try his hardest with no result) A couple of days later he got diahrea from his medication, and again, I gave Him a spoonfull of pumpkin and added the same amount of greek yogurt with each meal. While he was on the medication I had to keep this up... If I stopped the additions to his normal food, he would have the "runs" again. Now he's off the meds and the problem is gone... though he likes the yogurt so much I keep giving it to him."
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PUMPKIN OR SWEET POTATO
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[YEA] 01/10/2009: Teri from Erie, Pa. USA writes: "Hi Everyone,
First, thank you for your wonderful web site. Last week I was up all night with my sick 90lb german shepard. First she was vomiting, then got slammed with really severe diarrhea. After I read your messages about the use of pumpkins I decided to give it a try. I'm on disability and these $150 vet visits are killing me. Well as luck would have it I also didn't have any pumplin but remembered I had some unbaked sweet potatos left over from Thanksgiving that were still good so I baked them till they were nice and soft and mixed it in her food. Her diarrhea was gone in a day and a half. It gets better. I was speaking with my brother who lives with a ankle bitter that eat a five pound box of Christmas cookies and got so bound up he couldn't walk. Their vet recommended pumpkin to relieve his problem and it also work great. It appears that pumpkin, sweet potato or any high fiber foods will work for both problems. Thanks again for your web site and the information you publish. It was a blessing.
I would also appreciating hearing from anyone who has a remedy for allergies and itching and chewing. Almost $1000 dollars into treatment we are no closer to finding out what makes Willow (my puppy) go crazy. She chews her feet, stratches her nose, and get chews the fur off her legs and digs in her ears. The only thing the vet does is put her on antibotics and steroids and as soon as she quits taking them it starts all over again. Hoping someone can help. I breaks my heart to see her suffer. Thanks again.
Teri"
RepliesEC: Re: the allergies -- please tell us brand of dog food you are feeding her, also what ingredients are listed on the packaging!
01/27/2009: Sarah from Phoenix, AZ replies: "My dog did the same thing, but not to the extreme of your dog. She would bite the fur off of her back and was missing fur. She also had really bad dry, flakey skin. I found out that she was allergic to corn and wheat. She also has a negative reaction to chicken and beef. I did this by experimentation and research since the vet was going to charge me an arm a leg for steriods amongst other things! I now have her on a venison dog food with no corn or wheat. I found the food at the local pet store. You can just ask someone who works there and they will know which brands have what in them. She will occasionally chew on her feet, but now it is a force of habit. I just try to give her something else to chew on. That works immediately! She stops chewing. She no longer has the severe problems she had before. I hope this helps! Good luck! "
01/28/2009: Sue from Melbourne, Australia replies: "Hi Teri,
My dog has similar food intolerances to Sarah's dog. My guy can't eat chicken or pork and he can't eat grains or starches such as rice, pasta, white potatoes, corn etc.
In your situation, I would put Willow onto a food elimination diet to identify possible food intolerances, especially given the recent bowel problems. You can start two ways - either by feeding 100% home cooked or 100% high quality kibble with only one protein/meat source and no grains or fillers. California Natural make two good kibbles - a fish and sweet potato or venison and sweet potato.
Allergies will be caused by either something in the environment or something in the diet. Diet is probably the easiest place to start.
Good luck. Hopefully you will find it is something as simple as eliminating grains!"
01/31/2009: Lesley from Kagel Canyon, CA replies: "My chihuahua had the same symptoms... chewing feet, losing hair, scratching and digging in his ears... I put him on a holistic organic dog food, and gave him Skineze by Allergicpet.com and it really seemed to help... also, Nzymes supplements have helped other dogs with this issue... mixing ACV and water and spraying his skin might help with the itching... good luck"
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PUMPKIN, WHITE RICE
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[YEA] 08/07/2011: Gregsartin from Naperville, Il, United States writes: "I have a 80 lbs Goldendoodle who had diarrhea for about 4 days. He would go 4 to 5 times a day and I wasn't home all the time so you can imagine the mess I came home to. After reading some tips on this site I gave my dog a 1/2 cup of white rice and 2 tablespoons of pumkin for dinner then breakfast the next morning. After the dinner meal he pooped a little bit and it was mushy but not liquid runny. The next morning I took him out about 4 hours after he ate and it was 98% solid. I will continue to give him this for another meal and add white rice and pumkin to his food a couple times a week."
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REMEDIES NEEDED
10/11/2011: Irish from Aloha, Or, Usa writes: "I recently (last week) moved with my cat across town. The home we moved to has two 4 year old cats (brother and sister). All are indoor only. My cat has been solo for his entire life and is not plesent to even other humans.
At our new home he has his own room with all that he needs to be comfortable. He was so stressed out for the first few days he hid in the closet and would not even respond to me. He has since come out of the closet but remains very stressed. I purchased a pheremone collar that was supposed to calm him down, especially when the other cats came to the door. I didn't mention that I put a mesh screen door in place of the bedroom door so the cats could see each other but still be seperated for the transition time.
Just over a week later ( to date ) My cat now has full blown diarrhea and is not able to keep any of his food down. He has moments of affection with me and stays calm most of the time but I am getting concerned about the diarrhea and vomiting at this point. I removed the collar 2 days ago in case he was having an allergic reaction.
I need suggestions on whether this is collar or stress related and if there is any natural remedy I can use to help him stay calm and be more comfortable.
He has never had a single health problem before this move.
Help!!!
Irish"
Replies10/21/2011: Diane from San Francisco, California replies: "Irish, if I were you I would take my poor kitty to a holistic vet. They can give your kitty accupuncture and herbs. I would get some plug in Feliway's and there is a Rescue Remedy by Bach Flowers for Pets."
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10/01/2011: Rick from Hooksett, Nh writes: "MY BORDER COLLIE IS 12 YRS OLD. HIND LEGS HURTS. VET GAVE HER 100 MG OF RIMADYL. SEEMS TO WORK. BUT NOW HAS DIARRHEA. BEEN GIVING HER BOILED WHITE RICE AND BOIL HAMBURGER. IT'S BEEN 4 DAYS. CALLED VET THEY SAY GIVE HER THE BOILED RICE AND HAMBURG. ANY OTHER IDEA WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANK YOU."
Replies10/01/2011: Sami from Irvine, Ca, Usa replies: "Rimadyl can cause severe diarrhea. Ask the vet for anabolic steroid. Vet prescribed my shepherd when she was 9 years old. Lived a healthy 17 years. Corticosteroids cause diarrhea. Try glucosamine and chondroitin supplements. Amazing for joint health. I would also suggesrva homeopathic remedy from a health store or alternative vet. Corticosteroids have serious side effects. I would say no to those such as rimadyl. Take good care.My shepherd was prescribed Winstrol. She was strong and without pain, living a full life until 17, unheard of in dogs that size."
10/02/2011: Diamond from Salisbury, Usa replies: "I would stay away from vets. And don't allow experiments with the drugs such as rimadyl, all bad experiments. Bad news. Continue with the rice which absorbs poison/impurities and hamburg; next meal cut up small pieces chicken also use organic chicken broth when cooking rice. Good luck & god bless"
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09/06/2011: Superman from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada writes: "I have a 3 1/2 month St. Bernard, she currently weighs 41lbs. My concern is that she has diarrhea quite a lot. Approximately 90% of her stools are soft enough to consider diarrhea. She also had ringworm, which I am treating her for, and thought perhaps it is the medication that is causing this, to "flush her out ". Does anyone know how long this typically lasts?. On the medication, it says it should NOT cause diarrhea... I am currently feeding her Blue Buffalo dry food. I have also tried the RAW diet, but nothing seems to work. Currently I am giving her just rice, and boiled chicken / beef. I also tried pumpkin, with no benefit... Any help would be appreciated...."
Replies09/06/2011: Leenott from St Albert, Ab Canada replies: "I don't know if this is something going around as 3 dogs in this household in Alberta have had diarhea in the last month.I use Slippery Elm bark powder and this seems to clear it up pretty well. It is NOT toxic and the more I read about drugs fed to dogs, they are anything but safe. At this time, I would not give ANY drugs of any kind. Antibiotics destroy the immune system as do steroids, and from I've seen half the time the side effects are as bad if not worse than the condition they treat. GO NATURAL if you can!
Slippery Elm is great stuff for humans too!"
01/27/2012: Lynn from Orangeville, Ontario Canada replies: "I have purchased all the ingredients to help my german shepherd overcome her continual loose poop. I am cooking boneless chicken breast, a can of pure pumpkin mash and white rice. It is simmering as I write this. I have spoken to many people who have also said a bit of pumpkin should help. I am wondering if she is allergic to something in dog kibble, like wheat or soy or gluten. I'll let you know if her runny poops don't stop. She has been to the vet, no parasites or bacteria was present in her poop sample. I have also taken her off any rawhide chews which she is really pissed off about as she is addicted to them. I bought a deer antler for her to chew, she is not really interested in it at all as well as a nylabone, again not interested in it. I do give her the odd big huge raw beefbone from the butcher, now, that she really loves. If I don't give her something to chew on then she goes outside and finds stuff, like wood or poop or solar lights etc.. If the beef bone is the culprit then I give up, and will have to live with the runny poops."
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