New dog has diarrhea.

[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!

[Uabassoon]

Thank for all the help everyone. That night I ended up feeding her mostly white rice and a little bit of chicken. I did the same the next day, then mixed in white rice with kibble the next two days and yesterday was her first day back on all kibble. She hasn't had any more issues with diarrhea. We are going to the vet later this afternoon for a full checkup and to get her all UTD on shots and anything else she needs. She's been adjusting well and is a really great dog!

[Karen]

Aww, that's good! Sounds like she's adjusting now! Hope it all goes well at the vet!

[Asiel]

Congrats on the new pup---sounds like she's over the runny poops, good for her. But I've always relied on pumpkin if any of my dogs went that route, I'm sure the vet would agree (not the pie filling, pure pumpkin) . Also the chicken and rice is always something my vet tells cients so that should work too if she ever goes that route again.
Hope she has a good check up with nothing to worry about.

[Uabassoon]

The checkup went well. She had some yeast in her ears so they cleaned them out which she did not like! They sent me home with some wash to clean her ears out a few times a week. Everything else looked good! We are going back in 3 weeks for boosters and to check her ears again.