Runny stools or diarrhea are one of the most common problems seen in our pets. Digestive disorders can be a result of a change in diet, food allergies, virus, overeating, toxic substances like garbage or rotten food, unknown objects, diseases like cancer, and parasites.

One of the most important things you can do for your pet is provide a healthy diet.  Never feed your pet chocolates, spicy food, people food or milk.  Make sure they have ample water and plenty of exercise to help keep his bowel movements regular and relieve stress.

If your dog has diarrhea that is persistent or lasts more than a couple of days seek medical advice.  Your pet can become dehydrated, or there could be a blockage which can be life threatening.  Other signs to look for which would require immediate veterinarian services would be fever, pain, vomiting, blood in the diarrhea, lethargy, depression, weight Loss, dehydration and loss of appetite.

Treatment
If no cause has been found that requires medical treatment you may want to introduce a raw diet.  Cooked over processed food and pasteurized milk all can be detrimental to the health of our animals.  Treating your pet for loose stools could be as simple as giving them the diet that they were designed to eat.  Gradually introduce raw, unprocessed food in small amounts while reducing canned foods.

A homeopathic veterinarian might prescribe plantago major, alchemilla vulgaris or a combination of these and other herbs and botanical extracts.  All of these are well known tonics for treating and preventing digestive disorders.

Prevention & Maintenance
Diarrhea is not a disease but a symptom of something else going on with the stomach or intestinal tract and there are many home remedies to help correct an irregular digestive problem such as runny stools or diarrhea, if no medical problem exists.

If you are now using a regular veterinarian, consider switching to a holistic vet.  They are usually more aware of the stress that a vet visit causes an animal.  They avoid over-immunizations and help you learn to support your pets' digestive system.



Supplements
RunnyPoo Relief is a natural remedy containing herbal and homeopathic ingredients which are carefully selected to maintain digestive balance, firm stools and healthy bowel functioning just when your pet needs it most.  It can be used by both dogs and cats, for both prevention and treatment. It contains the active ingredients mentioned above that are normally suggested by homeopathic vets.

Digestive Support treats digestive system problems in pets. Maintains healthy digestive functioning, soothes gastric mucus membranes, maintains health energy levels and general well-being and supports routine absorption of nutrition.

Both of these products and other natural products for your pet's health are available from Pet Alive, a branch of Native Remedies.  Visit the site to learn more about how you can protect your pets' health and ensure that they live long and healthy lives.