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Should I take my senior Yorkie with yellow diarrhea to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 14 years and 8 months old | 11 lbs

my 14 year old yorkshire terrier has been suffering with diarohea since thursday. His stoosl are soft but not watery. Yesterday i gave him rice water and chiken.last night his stool was loose and yellow.In himself he seems ok and wants to eat. I would appreciate your advice

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 19th, 2017

At his age Diarrhea can be a sign of a serious condition rather than a simple gastrointestinal upset, i would strongly advice taking him to the vet for a full checkup including blood test to get a full health assessment.

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