My dog has diarrhea and an ear infection. Are these problems linked?

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My dog has been gone for 2.5 months due to me suffering a broken leg. She has been back for 1 week. After almost a week she started getting runny stools. She also has a an ear infection in one ear. Could the ear infection be causing the loose stools? I bought a can of pure pumpkin to see if it helps clear up. There is no blood in stool just light yellowish color. I also bought vinegar and mixed up half and half with water to rinse ear as this has worked in past. Also some witch hazel for itchyne. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 5 years old | 75 lbs

Dr. Rachel · Accepted Answer

It's likely that the ear infection and diarrhea are unrelated. Regarding the diarrhea, it could be caused by a sudden diet change, ingestion of human food or garbage, or parasites. Canned pumpkin can be helpful to add fiber to the diet. You may also want to try a bland diet (white rice and lowfat boiled chicken). If this does not resole the diarrhea, I would recommend seeing a vet who can perform a fecal test to rule out parasites and prescribe an anti-diarrhea medication. If the ear infection does not resolve with vinegar and water, it may be caused by a bacteria or yeast. Usually prescription ear medications are required to completely resolve these type of infections. Best of luck and I hope she feels better soon!

My dog has diarrhea and an ear infection. Are these problems linked?

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