My 8-month Golden Retriever has diarrhea. What should I feed him?

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  Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on February 16th, 2017

  Poor pup, that is a long time to have diarrhea! It could be due to intestinal parasites, she could be suffering from dietary intolerance (which can develop later in life in dogs even after being on the same food), or she could have irritable bowel syndrome. The only way it can be treated correctly is to have the cause diagnosed. I would have her seen by the vet first thing in the morning, and bring along a sample of her feces with you. The vet can examine her feces, do a physical exam, blood tests, and urinalysis to diagnose the cause of her diarrhea. If the diarrhea is due to a dietary intolerance, the vet may suggest a food trial to see if that helps. The vet can determine the best treatment options for her based on the cause of the diarrhea.

  

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  Answered By Maria DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on July 30th, 2018

  I would recommend bringing a sample of Mophie’s stool to your veterinarian. They can check for intestinal parasites. I would also recommend having them evaluate her to make sure she is not dehydrated. They can prescribe medication to help with the diarrhea also. Depending on the stool it may or may not be serious. thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

  

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  Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 26th, 2018

  Unfortunately Goldendoodles are predisposed to all the genetic problems and diseases Golden Retrievers get and Poodles get. So this includes endocrine diseases, which can cause severe diarrhea, intestinal diseases incl. food allergies, Addison's disease, etc. Liver disease and kidney disease can also be a cause of diarrhea, and, of course, intestinal parasites, allergies, stress, a partial intestinal blockage, bacterial overgrowth and many more. Since this is a repeat event, your dog will need a full work up to get to the bottom of this (no pun intended), ie find the cause of the diarrhea rather than just treating the symptoms. You should discuss this with your veterinarian and also a possible referral to a veterinary internist, if indicated. This will include blood tests, urinalysis, x-rays, possibly an ultrasound exam, an intestinal biopsy/liver biopsy as indicated, and possibly even a laparotomy (in cases where nothing is found otherwise). For now try this: I would fast Frankie for 24 hours and then put the dog on bland food for two days, such as boiled white rice and boiled white boneless chicken meat, fed in small quantities over several feeds and then transition back to regular food slowly over a few days. If this does not clear up the diarrhea or if the vomiting increases, or if your dog gets lethargic, it needs to see a veterinarian for a work up.

  

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