Does Heat Cause Diarrhea?

Iwantgoats

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One of my little does had a really poopy bum and I'm guessing she has diarrhea. She didn't have it this morning, but this after noon I noticed it when I went out to feed/water. It has been VERY hot today (almost 100), maybe that could cause it? No sudden changes in diet, the last few weeks I have been giving them brush daily, including today.
 

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That is certainly a possibility or the heat has brought out coccidia. Two of my girls have had very loose stool. It also started with the heat. I'm treating them with DiMethox. One of the girls who has been on it for 4 days now is back to pellets and the one that just started today I'm hoping to see a difference soon. It also happened that fast for me too.
 
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