Animal stomach bug

Animals too can be affected by stomach bug as in humans. But this condition is totally different from the one in humans. Taking the animal to the vet could serve the situation. It can be handled easily with medicine.

Stomach bug in animals is similar to stomach bug in humans. In animals too, stomach bug causes diarrhea. But it cannot be transmitted from the animals to the humans.

Yes, stomach bug and cold can exist at the same time. Stomach bug is caused by bacteria, virus or a parasite. Cold is a viral infection.

The incubation period is dependent on the virus which causes the infection. Generally the incubation period can vary from 4 hours to 3 days. In case the infection is due to adenovirus then, the incubation period can even be a week

The symptoms take some time to exhibit. They take a few days to exhibit after the infection is transmitted. The symptoms should be monitored adequately.

Pandemic influenza spreads on a large scale affecting a huge population. It is the resultant of spread of new strain of influenza virus to humans from animal species. The mortality rate in pandemics is high.

There are lesser chances of having Influenza A and influenza B at the same time but it is possible. Influenza A, B and C are the three types of influenza. Type B is milder as compared to type A.

Stomach diarrhea is one of the major causes of deaths in developing countries. It is the 2nd biggest cause of deaths in infants across the world. There are 3 types of diarrhea. Secretional, exudative and osmotic. Based on the cause and type of infection, consult with your doctor and get treated

Recent stomach flu has been causing diarrhea in most scenarios. It is vital to keep the patient hydrous. ORS solutions, electrolytes, water, broths, soups, home remedies can be taken up properly to compensate the fluid loss. Medications particularly OTC medications are discouraged

Curing this with drugs is not generally recommended unless requested by a doctor. Staying hydrated can help. ORS solution and electrolytes intake can be useful. Home medications like banana with butter milk, bland food, honey with tea, ginger ale, arrow root water, coconut water and barley water intake can be increased. Stay away from caffeine and fibrous food till your diarrhea stops