# Doggy Diarrhea: housekeeping and first aid questions **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [October 24, 2004, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932 "2004-10-24T20:36:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2004, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932/1 "2004-10-24T20:36:53Z")
While I was at work today my 15 pound dog had an attack of diarrhea. He actually managed to get some of it on his paper but very little. Some questions: 1- Is there any Immodium like product made for dogs? For his sake and mine I’d like to prevent more of the same. 2- Any tips for how to get rid of the stain and, at least as importantly, the smell? ---
**Author:** ![Washoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecae2f/32.png) [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2004, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932/2 "2004-10-24T21:15:20Z")
My dog gets the runs fairly often—usually about once a month. I use an OTC product called [Pet Pectillin](http://www.lambertkay.com/products/prod_results.aspx?Prod_ID=35), and it plugs him up remarkably well. ---
**Author:** ![ratatoskK](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ratatoskk/32/2987_2.png) [@ratatoskK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ratatoskK)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2004, 10:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932/3 "2004-10-24T22:17:07Z")
Buy a rug shampooer, you’ll need it. This won’t be the only time. ---
**Author:** ![InternetLegend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/internetlegend/32/13154_2.png) [@InternetLegend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InternetLegend)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2004, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932/4 "2004-10-24T22:36:42Z")
I once took care of a dog who had some sort of nervous bowel syndrome when her mommy was away, so I have far more experience with this sort of thing than I ever wanted. [Folex spot remover](http://www.folexcompany.com/) worked amazingly well on my beige carpet, but it does leave behind some sort of residue that attracts dirt for weeks after you use it. I finally got into the habit of cleaning the offending spots with soap and water, spraying the inevitable stain with Folex, and then just steam-cleaning the whole damn carpet after our nervous little guest finally went home. ---
**Author:** ![Harriet\_the\_Spry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e56c9b/32.png) [@Harriet\_the\_Spry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harriet_the_Spry)\ **Post date:** [October 24, 2004, 10:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932/5 "2004-10-24T22:58:57Z")
I use a product called PetZyme to clean up after our cats. I have not had to deal with diarrhea, thank goodness, but other messes it has really cut through odor and stains. ---
**Author:** ![Washoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ecae2f/32.png) [@Washoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Washoe)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2004, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932/6 "2004-10-25T00:35:00Z")
Yep, Folex and PetZyme both work wonders. Here’s the best way I’ve been able to find for removing pee stains from the carpet: first soak up as much of the pee as you can with a diaper. Then spray some PetZyme on it and massage it into the carpet with your fingertips. Give the PetZyme a few hours to let it work, and follow up with the Folex. Works like a charm. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2004, 2:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932/7 "2004-10-25T02:34:38Z")
Two things are safe for dogs (and to a lesser extent-cats). 1st is Acidolpholus\*, next is a pectin-based product., such as Kaopectate. Try both. \*the active ingredient in Yogurt, and they make a formula for dogs and for cats, but really, you can get regular human grade stuff and it works fine. ---
**Author:** ![Lissa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/85f322/32.png) [@Lissa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lissa)\ **Post date:** [October 25, 2004, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doggy-diarrhea-housekeeping-and-first-aid-questions/270932/8 "2004-10-25T05:20:47Z")
My vet gave me a medicine called Endosorb for my dog’s occasional diarrhea. It’s inexpensive, and all I had to do was give him a call, tell them what I needed, and later, I picked up the pills at the office. They must taste okay, because my dog will eat them with no coaxing or having to stuff them into a chunk of bread to hide them.