Kara A. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog Mika has been experiencing severe gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea, stomach churning, and a reluctance to eat. She has been on a diet of rice and sardines, but her condition worsened after trying a vegetarian canned food. She also has a history of IBD or IBS and is passing blood and mucous. What immediate steps can I take to help her until I can see the vet on Wednesday?

November 21st, 2023

Colleen B. answered

The best immediate step is to stop feeding Mika to allow her gastrointestinal system to rest. This i...

November 21st, 2023

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