SUMMARY
Chronic large bowel diarrhea in dog – simple and cost-effective recommendations
Chronic large bowel diarrhea is a common problem in dogs. We present a case to describe step by step an effective and inexpensive treatment during the first 2 weeks according to the recommendations of Bryan et al. (2019). Deworming and fiber supplementation are necessary in most cases as a treatment of choice. Limited antibiotic use must be a general rule.
Key words: diarrhea, large bowel, treatment recommendations
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