Using history alone it is difficult to rule-out other causes, but the history would support a colitis (LINK HERE)

The inflammation and irritation of the intestines causes fluid buildup into the intestines, resulting in diarrhea.

There are times when the patient does not feel well as a result, then also vomits.

Due to the good blood supply to the intestines, when the colon is irritated, frank blood and mucous may be noted in the diarrhea as well

Dietary indiscretion is a common cause of this.

Intestinal worms can also be a common cause so ensure Portsank has been recently wormed with an all-wormer.

Common therapies to consider for a colitis include:

1) One option would be a veterinary prescription bland diet called Hill’s I/D (LINK HERE) or Hill’s W/D (LINK HERE) which is higher in fiber.

The second option would be a home-cooked bland diet. A common bland diet is boiled white rice and boiled white meat chicken. It is recommended to offer a mixture of 2/3 rice and 1/3 of the chicken.

If the diet is tolerated, and once clinical improvement is seen, it is recommended to SLOWLY transition back to the normal diet.

2) Antacids for stomach and intestinal upset (often one is chosen of the 3 choices below):
- Famotidine (Pepcid A/C) - LINK HERE (The typical dose administered is 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg) every 12 to 24 hours.)
- Prilosec OTC (Omeprazole) - LINK HERE (The typical dose administered to animals is 0.25 to 0.5 mg per pound (0.5 to 1.0 mg/kg), every 24 hours or once daily.)
- Rantididine (Zantac) - LINK HERE (The typical dose administered to animals is 0.25 to 1 mg per pound (0.5 to 2 mg/kg), every 8 to 12 hours.)

3) Pedialyte for hydration - LINK HERE

4) Probiotics can also be considered - LINK HERE or LINK HERE

If this continues, or worsens - OR there is vomiting - going to your vet or local ER would be ideal.

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I would only be concerned if he becomes very quiet and lethargic.

Also if he starts vomiting then this is more of a concern. If he was to continually to vomit for 6-12hours then you would need to see your vet.

With the above food the diarrhea should settle in 3-5 days. Otherwise it is back to your vet.

Thanks for the great feedback and accept! :)

I would go with 2/3 a cup of cooked white rice and 1/3 cup chicken boiled twice daily.

If your dog still seems hungry then increase the amount.

It doesn't matter if you rinse the rice or not.

You are correct- he is dreaming.

Eating cockroaches may cause your dog to vomit it up but no long term problems.

The behavior on waking up is normal and many digs do this.

Have a great week!

Give it instead of his normal water. Follow the instructions on the bottle as for human with regards XX XXX dilution as there are different concentrations you can buy.

Chop the chicken up very finely and mix it with the chicken.

Occasional drips from your dogs nose is normal.