My 7-week-old puppy has diarrhea & yellow stool. Should I deworm him?

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My puppy( indian) is 7 weeks and is suffering from gastrointestinal problem every time he eats he goes for letrine. his colour of stool iis yellow and some times very loose.Till now he had not given any dewormer. Shoud I give Dewormer in this condition. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 1 month and 20 days old | 4 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

If he hasn't been dewormed before, then it would be good to give a dewormer as prescribed by a vet, or as instructed by the manufacturer. It is definitely a good sign if he is eating and drinking well. Diarrhea is a common problem with puppies and is usually self-limiting (will go away on its own). It may not be serious right now, but it's always possible that it could be the start of something serious. If Bullu has any of the following, then he should see a vet doctor: 1) Blood in diarrhea 2) Very watery diarrhea 3) Starts acting very depressed 4) Stops eating or drinking for longer than 24 hours. 5) Diarrhea lasts longer than three days. You can help him get through this by feeding bland food (boneless chicken and cooked rice is good). Feed small portions (1/4 cup or less) three times a day. You can also add probiotics to the food (can get this at the pet store), which has demonstrated some efficacy for improving diarrhea. Ensure fresh, clean water is always available. I hope this helps and Bullu gets better soon.

My 7-week-old puppy has diarrhea & yellow stool. Should I deworm him?

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