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Originally Posted by PaulMcKein
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Pumpkin does NOT stop or help diarrhea. A dog needs an antibiotic usually Flagyl once they have more than one random day of an episode. As a dog walker I can effectively use Imodium gel caps at the clients' and vet's direction for an ACUTE episode.
Diarrhea can be deadly and should not be played around with using home remedies. Once diarrhea goes watery you have a very LIMITED TIME to get to the VET or the ER for FLUIDS and treatment. Or your dog will end up in ICU or worse.
Pumpkin is a fiber that helps SUPPORT the gi system but will not make any difference at all once there's a "problem".
Same with Oat Bran. It's a regulator for soft OR hard stool for humans or animals but should only be used if there's a specific reason.