My dog has diarrhea and heavy breathing after a run. Should I worry?

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Took dog for a long run and may have exerted him.he later had diarrohea as earlier he had bacon flavour bone..now at night very heavy breathing .should I be worried. Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 4 months old

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

I would suspect both the heavy running and bone may have upset his stomach. Heavy breathing can be a sign of pain coming from his stomach and intestines, or he may have a lung issue if the breathing is labored and making it hard for him to get in enough oxygen (Blue tongue, gasping for air, congested airway, etc). If he seems to be getting enough oxygen then he is likely just painful and this is likely the cause of his panting. You can try feeding him a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese for a few days, along with Culturelle (probiotic) over the counter to see if this improves his loose stool and discomfort. Also 1-2 tsp of canned pumpkin can help solidify the stools as well. If he does not improve or at any point seems to get worse within the next 24-48 hrs then it’s best to take him to your vet for further care. Usually a short course of antibiotics along with the probiotics and bland diet are all that’s needed for uncomplicated cases of stomach upset. I hope that your pet Jay Junior is able to make a full and speedy recovery from his illness. Best wishes and take care.

My dog has diarrhea and heavy breathing after a run. Should I worry?

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