Why is my dog still scared and lethargic after colitis meds?

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My dog had diarrhea took her to the vet last week they said it was colitis. she is on medication antibiotic and antidiarrea med. She is eating boiled chicken and rice but she is acting strange, she will not play, does not like going outside, and darts across the room like she is scared. I am really worried and cannot afford another vet bill. She is sleeping alot more than usual and breathing fast not panting. her anal area was swollen after the groomer the other day, but took her to vet next day. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 3 months old | 12 lbs

Amber Da Silva, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am sorry that Abbey is not feeling well. Sometimes it can take several days to see improvement in signs after starting treatment for colitis. Some dogs will continue to have abdominal discomfort and that may be why she is shaking and breathing fast. With diarrhea, the anal area can also become very red and uncomfortable. Colitis commonly happens after a change in the diet, eating something they are not used to, parasites, or a stressful event. With all of these causes, it typically clears up with a bland diet and the antibiotic treatment and getting rid of the parasites. In cases where this doesn't clear it up and the symptoms continue, then they do need to have further testing done. Sometimes this means a fecal exam to look for parasites, a diet trail (in cases of inflammatory bowel disease) or sometimes even abdominal ultrasound or biopsies. You could try adding canned pumpkin puree as the fiber can help to firm up the stools. Probiotics such as FortiFlora made by Purina can help to reestablish good gut bacteria. If she's still not getting back to her normal self, I would recommend taking her back to the vet

Why is my dog still scared and lethargic after colitis meds?

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