The problem: Diarrhoea and its causes

“Can you explain to me why dogs get diarrhoea?”

MARK DURHAM, DEVON

Vet’s advice Neil McIntosh SG’s gundog health expert I am struggling to know where to start. This is my second attempt at answering this question but then it is explosive stuff. Diarrhoea is defined as increased water content of faeces, leading to changes in frequency of passing, fluidity or volume of faeces. This occurs because of one or more of: • Altered motility of the bowel • Reduced absorption of water • Increased secretion of water • Altered permeability of the bowel lining There are numerous ways to separate different types of diarrhoea into groups, which can be useful for diagnostic purposes. “The list of causes of diarrhoea in dogs is nearly endless” Upper or lower bowel? Generally when the upper bowel, or small intestine, is affected, you will see:…

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