My 5-week-old puppies have diarrhea with red poop. Is it serious?

Question

My 9 puppies that are 5 weeks old seem to have diarrhea I'm not sure how many of the have it to be honest there is so many and I'm not always around when they do number 2 it's soupy but is at the same time a little firm and when I change the puppy pads there is a lot of red I'm not sure if it's the food because puppy food I have them on if Brown and red. I have an appointment with vet on Monday to get their first shots. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 21 years and 1 month old | 3 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor pups! The most common cause of diarrhea in puppies this age is intestinal parasites, so I would recommend taking a fecal sample to your vet to be checked tomorrow morning, if you can. He/she can prescribe an appropriate dewormer or other medication if needed, depending on what is found. If the fecal exam is normal, then it would be best to bring the puppies in for an exam sooner than next Monday if possible since they may need an antibiotic or other medication to treat the diarrhea - it's best not to let this go too long, since young puppies like this can get very sick, very quickly.

My 5-week-old puppies have diarrhea with red poop. Is it serious?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my mouse's eye swollen, cloudy, and has pus?

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Can chickens eat bell peppers daily and what about veggie salads?

Is Purina Layer Pellets good for chickens? What other feeds exist?

My mice eat all their food together from one bowl. Is this normal?

My pet is breathing hard, not eating, and lethargic. What's wrong?

Share