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My senior Staffie has diarrhea for over a week. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 11 years old

Hi I have and 11 year old Staffie called lady and she has been having diarrhoea for over a week we changed her food. We have given her boiled rice twice and then put her back on her regular food she is in great form she has had 4 episodes today. What should I do

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Answered By Jenny, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 11th, 2017

Do boiled chicken and rice for a few days to help and you can get a probiotic to help at any pet supply store such as PetCo. If you notice blood then you need to see a vet. You may need a sensitive stomach formula in the future to help but if there is no improvement then take her in for testing

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