puppy diarrhea at night only，what should i do

When it is quiet at night, the young puppy at home tosses and turns restlessly due to diarrhea and emits faint and uncomfortable whimpers, which tugs at the heart of every owner. Compared with adult dogs, the bodies of young puppies are more delicate. Diarrhea occurring only at night is even more worrisome. This not only involves professional pet care knowledge but also stirs up the owner's full love and concern for the little life. We are eager to find a solution to help the young puppy get rid of the pain of illness at night, allowing it to sleep soundly and grow healthily.

To solve the problem of the young puppy's nighttime diarrhea, accurately determining the cause of the illness is the key. From the physiological characteristics of young puppies, their gastrointestinal function has not been fully developed and is very fragile and sensitive. If the dinner feeding is inappropriate, such as overfeeding or giving indigestible food, when the gastrointestinal peristalsis slows down at night, diarrhea is likely to occur. For example, feeding a young puppy too much meat or indigestible snacks, these foods cannot be normally digested and absorbed in the intestine, which will irritate the intestine and lead to diarrhea. In addition, suddenly changing the food, especially puppy food of different brands with significant differences in ingredients, the puppy's gastrointestinal tract cannot adapt in a timely manner, and the imbalance of the intestinal flora will also cause diarrhea symptoms. Every time thinking that it may be the negligence in feeding that makes the young puppy uncomfortable, the owner is filled with self-blame and wishes to relieve its pain immediately.

Intestinal parasite infections are one of the common causes of the young puppy's nighttime diarrhea. Parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, and coccidia parasitize in the intestine of the young puppy and are active at night. Their activities and metabolic products will irritate the intestinal mucosa and disrupt the normal function of the intestine. Due to the immature immune system of the young puppy, its resistance to parasites is weak, and serious symptoms are more likely to occur after infection. When a young puppy is infected with coccidia, the diarrhea at night often has mucus and blood in the feces, and the smell is foul; if infected with roundworms, it may be accompanied by loss of appetite, weight loss, and other conditions. Watching the originally lively and lovely young puppy listless due to the torment of parasites late at night, the owner is so heartbroken that tears come to the eyes, hoping to expel these hateful parasites as soon as possible and make the young puppy regain its vitality.

Bacterial and viral infections also pose a threat to the health of the young puppy, leading to nighttime diarrhea. After harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Salmonella invade the intestine of the young puppy, they will release toxins, damage the intestinal mucosa, and trigger inflammation. Once a young puppy is infected with parvovirus, coronavirus, etc., the disease often develops rapidly and seriously. In addition to diarrhea, there will also be symptoms such as vomiting, fever, and depression. At night, the physical function of the young puppy is relatively weak, and the discomfort caused by these infections is more obvious. Watching it struggling with the illness, the owner is extremely anxious and wishes to bear it all instead of the puppy.

In addition, environmental factors and the mental state can also affect the gastrointestinal function of the young puppy. The temperature at night is low. If the young puppy's sleeping environment is not warm enough and its abdomen catches a cold, it will irritate the gastrointestinal tract, accelerate the intestinal peristalsis, and lead to diarrhea. Especially in cold seasons, if the young puppy sleeps on a cold floor without a warm mat, this situation is more likely to occur. At the same time, young puppies are very sensitive to environmental changes. If they are stimulated by a strange environment, strangers, etc. during the day and generate nervous and anxious emotions, these negative emotions will affect the regulation of the gastrointestinal tract by the autonomic nervous system, resulting in gastrointestinal dysfunction at night and diarrhea symptoms. Every cold night and every environmental change make the owner worry about the health of the young puppy, hoping to create a warm, comfortable, and safe living environment for it.

When it is found that the young puppy has diarrhea only at night, the owner should first stay calm and carefully observe the symptoms of the young puppy. Record the frequency of diarrhea, the characteristics of the feces, whether there are accompanying symptoms such as vomiting, fever, and the mental state, and these information is crucial for determining the cause of the illness. If the young puppy's diarrhea symptoms are mild and there are no other serious accompanying symptoms, you can first try to adjust the diet. Temporarily stop feeding ordinary puppy food and change to feeding a small amount of light and easily digestible liquid food, such as diluted goat milk powder and millet porridge, and follow the principle of eating small meals frequently to reduce the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. At the same time, ensure that the young puppy has enough water. You can add a small amount of glucose and salt to the water to replenish the electrolytes lost due to diarrhea and prevent dehydration. However, if the young puppy's diarrhea symptoms do not improve, or there are serious symptoms such as frequent vomiting, listlessness, bloody stools, and fever, it is necessary to take it to a pet hospital for treatment immediately.

In the pet hospital, the veterinarian will accurately find out the cause of the illness through detailed inquiries, physical examinations, as well as professional means such as fecal examinations and blood examinations, and formulate corresponding treatment plans. If it is an intestinal parasite infection, the veterinarian will prescribe appropriate deworming drugs and guide the owner to use them correctly; for bacterial or viral infections, antibiotics may be needed or antiviral treatment carried out, and at the same time, replenish water and electrolytes through infusion to correct dehydration and acid-base imbalance. During the treatment process, the owner should care for the young puppy strictly according to the doctor's advice and give it more love and care.

In addition to treatment, prevention is equally important. Provide the young puppy with a scientific and reasonable diet, choose high-quality puppy food, avoid suddenly changing the food, and control the feeding amount and feeding time. Keep the young puppy's living environment clean and hygienic, regularly clean and disinfect the dog kennel, toys, etc. to prevent the breeding of parasites and bacteria. Pay attention to the warmth of the young puppy and provide it with a warm and comfortable sleeping environment according to the seasonal changes. Spend more time with the young puppy, reduce its nervous emotions caused by environmental changes, and enhance its sense of security.

Taking care of a young puppy with nighttime diarrhea is a guardianship full of love and responsibility. From the anxiety when the problem is found, to the caution in determining the cause of the illness, and then to the careful care during the treatment process, every link embodies the owner's deep love for the young puppy. When seeing the young puppy regain its lively and lovely appearance with our efforts and be able to sleep soundly in the warm little nest, all the hard work and worry turn into full happiness and satisfaction. Because in our hearts, the healthy growth of the young puppy is the most precious gift, worthy of our care with all our love and patience.