Why does a puppy have cyclic diarrhea?
Cyclic diarrhea in puppies means that the puppies will have regular bouts of diarrhea that start and stop. This should not be ignored. Take the puppy and a stool sample to the vet in order to determine the cause.SignificanceCyclic diarrhea usually means that the puppy’s colon is irritated and swollen, but finding the exact cause of the swollen colon can be difficult, according to Mar Vista Animal Medical Center.ParasitesPuppies infected with intestinal worms often have diarrhea all of the time. Yet those infested with whipworms will suffer from cyclic diarrhea, according to the “Dog Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook.”StressA sudden life change such as being separated from the mother and littermates or a thunderstorm can make a puppy stressed. This causes colitis and cyclic diarrhea, according to Mar Vista Animal Medical Center.BreedsSome dog breeds are more prone to cyclic bouts of diarrhea and inflammatory bowel disease, according to Merck Veterinary Manual. These breeds include the Ge
