DIGESTIVE

DIARRHEA, CHRONIC

Species affected: Cats, Dogs
Background: Causes of chronic diarrhea range from viruses, bacteria, and intestinal parasites to inflammatory processes, including immune-mediated conditions and cancer. Diarrhea is often due to food allergy as well as poor-quality food; if this is the case, dietary changes are required. Inflammatory bowel disease is very often tied to a food allergy in dogs and cats. Chronic parasitic diseases, cancer and other serious conditions may also manifest as chronic diarrhea and should be investigated. Exposure to toxins in the environment may also be involved.
Symptoms: Increased volume and/or frequency of stool.
Diagnostics: Stool evaluation, blood work, complete workup of any other systems that may be involved.
Special Notes: Emotional stress can directly affect the digestive tract and should also be evaluated. If animals have been ill for an extended period, and especially after a long course of antibiotics, the balance of normal intestinal flora is likely disrupted; this can allow an influx of pathogens to become established.
Principles for Supplementation: Probiotic supplementation is important, along with support for healing of the intestinal wall. Enzymes are important in many cases, especially for animals with poor digestion.

CANINE AND FELINE PRODUCTS—CHRONIC DIARRHEA

Formulas:	Dosage:	Mechanism/Purpose:
ArabinexVET12	Cats: ½ scoop sid Dogs: 1 scoop/25 lb sid	Arabinogalactans from Larix occidentalis are water-soluble polysaccharides and fiber that support proper immune system function. They also support the growth of probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria in the intestines; increase butyrate levels in colon.
Curing Pills25	Cats: 2 pills bid or tid Dogs: 2-4 pills bid or tid	Improves digestion, regulates spleen and stomach, disperses wind-cold, resolves dampness.
CurcuVET-SA50 12	Cats: ½ capsule sid Dogs: 1 capsule/25 lb sid	Curcumin has ant-inflammatory properties, hepato-protective effects, increases glutathione levels, down-regulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), NO, and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-?B), decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
CurcuVET-SA15012	Dogs: 1 capsule/75 lb sid	Curcumin has ant-inflammatory properties, hepato-protective effects, increases glutathione levels, down-regulates tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a), NO, and nuclear factor-kappaB (NF-?B), decreases free radicals in colonic mucosa.
Good-Form-BM™27	1 capsule per 20 lb bid or 1 scoop per 20 lb bid	Helps to support normal intestinal functioning.
DipanVET12	Cats: ¼ capsule/meal Dogs: ½ capsule/25 lb/meal	Pancreatic enzymes.
Early Comfort24	Cats and small dogs: 2 drops bid Dogs 20-50 lbs: 3 drops, bid Dogs over 50 lbs: 4 drops bid	Expels dampness.
Gastriplex12	Cats: ½-1 capsule sid Dogs: 1 capsule/15 lb sid	Supports enterocytes; improves local immune function; soothes gastric mucosa; provides probiotics.
Good-Form-BM™27	1 capsule per 20 lb bid or 1 scoop per 20 lb bid	Maintains healthy well-formed stools.
Iberogast Liquid28	Cats: 2 drops, tid Dogs: 2-20 drops, tid	Anti-emetic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory; regulates motility.
ImmunoVET-Fc12	Cats: 1 capsule bid Small dogs: 1 capsule/10 lb bid	Improves gut barrier function; immune modulator.
ImmunoVET-C12	Dogs: 1 scoop/25 lb bid	Improves gut barrier function; immune modulator.
Seacure for Pets29	Cats: 1 scoop or tablet sid Dogs: 1 scoop or tablet/10 lb sid	Bioactive peptides support enterocytes and intestinal integrity.
Vetri-Probiotic BD8	1 tablet per 12 lb	For dogs whose digestive and bowel functions are affected by food sensitivities or infiltration of unwanted bacteria. This formula is designed to soothe the digestive tract lining and provide ingredients that support proper immune function and microbial balance.