A lot of puppy FAQs involve this! Diarrhea in puppies is pretty common, the problem is it can be the sign of a minor tummy upset or the early stages of some serious dog illnesses.
This is one of those puppy questions where it's not necessarily easy to know the answer yourself. As there's the potential for serious problems with these puppy FAQ's, we've compiled a quick guide that will help you decide if you need to take him straight to the veterinarian's office, or if you can 'wait and see' for a few hours.
Puppies are little garbage-disposals on legs! They can, and do, eat anything and everything that's in front of them. This inevitably leads to an upset tummy (or two!), and of course, is best avoided whenever possible. However, if your puppy has diarrhea that looks has the consistency of custard, or chocolate pudding, but otherwise seems okay, chances are he's eaten something he shouldn't.
If he's not vomiting, is alert, playful and bright-eyed you can afford to wait and see for a while.
Withold food for 12 - 24 hours to allow his digestive system to recover, but allow him as much fresh water as he wants. If he's not feeling better within 24 hours, or seems to be getting worse, call your veterinarian right away.
If your puppy's diarrhea is severe and watery, he's vomiting and/or seems lethargic, has dull eyes and looks like he feel unwell you need to get in touch with your veterinarian right away. He could be suffering from Parvo, Giardia, Coccidiosis or a number of other dog illnesses/conditions.
If it's after hours you should contact your nearest 24 hour emergency pet clinic. Look for any traces of blood in his diarrhea, this is a classic sign of the deadly disease Parvo. If he DOES have Parvo, immediate veterinary care MAY save his life!
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