New dog has diarrhea.

[Karen]

Yup, plain plain food - chicken and rice, adding a little pumpkin in. Do that for a couple days, and see how it goes. Make sure she is drinking a lot so she doesn't get dehydrated.


Welcome to Pet Talk Phoebe Buffay!

And welcome back, Laura! We missed you!

[Uabassoon]

Thanks guys! I had no idea pepto was safe for dogs. I'm reading up on it now, if her next stool is still loose I may give her half a tablet (she is around 60 lbs). She's been drinking water, but maybe I'll toss some ice cubes in there to get her to drink a little more.

[cloverfdx]

HI Laura long time no see. Congratulations on your new family member, she is very pretty. I hope her tummy settles very soon.

[Cataholic]

Hi Laura- believe it or not just yesterday I was listening to the steel drum band CD you sent me years ago!

I have a dog, Jasper, that I have had for 3 years now. He is the absolute best dog in the world- except for his sensitive tummy. He gets horrible diarrhea for seemingly no reason from time to time. I do the 24 hour no food at all. But, Jasper is a fully developed dog. Not sure that is recommended for ALL dogs. The half food, "light" food, pumpkin, etc., simply isn't enough to do the trick for the J-dog. I also notice there is no change in his activity level...so, I don't suspect any underlying illness, either. And, vomiting never is involved. Just the massive runs.

After the 24 hours without food, I start with smaller meals. He is always recovered by then. Good luck.

[Jessika]

Please reconsider giving Pepto Bismol for the diarrhea until you've tried fasting for a meal and feeding a bland diet first. No vet I work for has ever recommended it. There are other OTC meds if you really want to go that route, but Pepto Bismol is never one that they recommend to clients.

Pets can get stress diarrhea from... well, stressful conditions. A new household and routine can be stressful.

I know you say she has an appt next week for a vet checkup and vaccines. Has she had a stool checked prior to coming into your home? Intestinal parasites, mixed with a stressful situation, can absolutely cause diarrhea.

In any case, it wouldn't be a bad idea to perhaps drop a stool sample off at the vet before the appointment (tomorrow?) just so they can check it to see if there is anything going on. If she has anything, your other household pets may be at risk as well.

Or just call your vet with this question -- chances are likely they may be able to recommend home remedies/OTC meds to try for a day or two.

If you DO NOT see improvement in a day or two, regardless, I strongly recommend you bring her in for a vet appointment, as chronic diarrhea can lead to dehydration.

[shais_mom]

I would imagine its from stress -
Stress plays havoc with our bodies
I agree with everyone and she's gorgeous!! Don't be a stranger!!

[zippy-kat]

I don't have any advice just wanted to say congrats on the new pupper! She's a cutie! And welcome back - good to see you again!