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My dog has diarrhea after a diet change. Is it serious or normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Does change in diet cause direaha. And is it serious or normal

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 20th, 2017

A change in diet can cause diarrhea, and while it's not normal, it isn't serious. You can try a home remedy to see if that helps the diarrhea. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet.

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