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My dog has diarrhea after giving birth. Is it normal? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 4 months old

My dog just gave birth to puppies a few days ago and now my dog has diarrhea is this normal/ what can I do to harden her stool?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on May 22nd, 2016

This can happen after delivery. offer her boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if she is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put her back gradually on her normal food. If she continues having diarrhea, take her to the vet to get treatment.

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