Could my tiny puppy's diarrhea be from new food or the 5-in-1 vaccine?

Question

Could my puppies diarrhea be from change in food or the 5 in 1 shot I give her I don't want her to get sick she is so small. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 23 days old | 1lb

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Either one of these things can result in diarrhea. At less than eight weeks, Buttons really should not even be receiving a vaccine as of yet, as that is the age when it is licensed at a minimum. Dietary change should always be done over a gradual period, approximately one week. Diarrhea can also be called by GI parasites in puppies this young. I would bring in a fecal sample to your veterinarian to be looked at to verify if any of this is occurring. If so, a dewormer can be administered and rid Buttons of the nasty bugs. Regarding vaccination, if you are concerned about reactions to the shots just make sure that Buttons is never receiving more than one or two at a time. With larger dogs, I don't hesitate to do up to four at any given time, but with a tiny pup I won't give more than two. Hope this helps.

Could my tiny puppy's diarrhea be from new food or the 5-in-1 vaccine?

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