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Natural Treatments for Doggy Diarrhea

Q. Can I use coconut milk and rice milk or coconut macaroon cookies for my boxer dog's diarrhea? Would it be harmful to her?

A. Many years ago we heard from a reader that coconut macaroon cookies could alleviate chronic diarrhea. He had Crohn’s disease and discovered this benefit by accident.

Others have found that coconut is helpful for dogs with diarrhea. One reader wrote: “The veterinarian has been treating my dog for this problem for months, but nothing has worked. I gave him a macaroon and it was miraculous. I’ve switched to flaked coconut and it works just as well. I put it on top of his food and he loves it.”

Another reader told us that canned pumpkin is another option against doggy diarrhea: “My retired Greyhound racers all get pumpkin with every meal, and we no longer have that problem.”

Too much coconut or pumpkin can be constipating. Please check with your vet about treating your dog’s diarrhea.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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