My new dog has loose stool and bad gas. Should I give probiotics?

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I recently adopted a dog from the shelter a couple days ago, his stool is not as formed as it should be and he has the worst smelling gas throughout the whole day. I began to read about NaturVet Advanced Probiotics & Enzymes chewables, would that be a good thing to give him or should i try something else? He’s a 50lb lab/chow mix somewhere between 1-2 years old and the shelter said they’ve been feeding him pedigree or whatever they had available so that’s what I’ve been giving him. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 50 lbs

Amber Da Silva, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is very common for dogs to have some GI upset when first being adopted. It is usually a combination of the stress of adjusting to a new environment and a change in food. I think the ingredients in this product look good and you could start those right away. I would also recommend giving a combination of plain white rice and boiled chicken for a few days. This is a bland diet and easy to digest. Once the signs have improved, you can start to transition Coal from the chicken and rice to the diet you want him on permanently. I would also make sure that he has been properly dewormed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope that Coal feels better soon!

My new dog has loose stool and bad gas. Should I give probiotics?

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