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Puppy diarrhea for a week, chicken didn't help. Time to see the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 29 days old | 7 lbs

I have a 4 month old pug puppy, he has had all his shots, about a week ago, for some reason he started having diarrhea, i researched what could help him, it said give him boiled chicken so I did but it hasn't seemed to help should I make him an apappointment with my veterinarian?

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Answered By Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH

Veterinarian

Published on October 14th, 2017

Hi there! Yes! Ceasar will need a fecal test to rule out parasites as the cause which are quite common in puppies. This can be done at your local veterinary hospital. I hope this helps and best to you and Ceasar!

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    Answered By Oneal Bogan, DVM

    Veterinarian

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    Hello. Puppies can get diarrhea for a number of reasons (parasites, bacteria, viruses, something they shouldn't have eaten) but if it is not resolving on the chicken bland diet I would recommend going to your veterinarian because he probably need some medications to help stop the diarrhea. Your vet can also identify exactly what's causing it. I would not advise giving him any medications without your vets advice.

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