My senior dog has diarrhea for hours. What can I do at home?

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My 15 year old dog is having hours of diarrhea. She is on meds for her heart and apoquel. She's eating Purina U/R because she has kidney stones. She is eating well, and drinking water. What can I do to help her before I bring her into the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 15 years and 1 month old | 13 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would recommend with holding food for 12-24 hours. Allow full acess to water. Sometimes when they have such severe diarrhea resting the gut helps. So not adding fuel to the fire so to speak. Then call your vet in the morning and see if it ok to try a bland dietfor a few days until stool is normal then get her back on the U/R. You could also start a probiotic. I like Purina Fortiflora Good luck!

My senior dog has diarrhea for hours. What can I do at home?

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