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Why does my dog have chronic morning diarrhea? What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Why does my dog have diarrhea every morning?

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on August 19th, 2016

There are many things that can cause chronic diarrhea issues in dogs. The most common possibilities would include intestinal parasites, food allergies, or inflammatory bowel disease. If your dog is acting normal otherwise, you can try deworming her with a broad-spectrum dewormer such as Panacur. You could also try feeding a bland diet of plain boiled chicken and rice for a few days to see if this helps. If not, then I would recommend having her examined by a vet - he/she can do some fecal testing and blood work if needed to determine the problem.

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