The 3 D’s- Diarrhea, Dehydration and Depression in dogs
If your dog is suffering from bloody diarrhea, dehydration and depression as well as vomiting, it could be due to a condition called ‘hemorrhagic gastroenteritis’ (HGE) a condition that can get very bad, very fast.
HGE is a disease that is more likely to hit smaller breeds but it can occur in any dog. While no one knows the precise reason for HGE , Clostridium species bacteria may be a prime suspect. What’s worse there is always a chance of getting re-infected.
Treatment and cure
Your pet should respond well to fluids to restore hydration. Your vet may also give your dog some plasma to replenish lost proteins, as well as antibiotics to ward of the Clostridium infection. Your vet may also need to administer fast acting cortisones to counter shock, which is common in dogs that are getting rapidly dehydrated.
It would be a good idea to restrict food and water from the mouth for two days when treating this problem. This is why it becomes necessary to hospitalize your dog if he gets this infection.