huskylover- I moved into this house with rust colored carpet, and hated it. It showed not only hair, but dirt and lint as well. I have a darker beige- like a taupe, and love it. Most of my hair is white, so it doesnt show it, and studier than I thought in soil resistant. I do run the vac every day to clean reasons, and that keeps the dirt out of the carpet pile.
As far as cleaning a light run- I like "Simple Solutions" in concentrate forum or "woolite oxy deep". Both do great. Also imodium works on diareah, but you need to call your vet and ask for the dosage as I am not use to thinking that small. Also- since they ate cooked bones, blockage is still a consideration and only your vet can tell for sure..