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Dog diarrhea: Can I try deworming or home remedies to save money?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 15 lbs

My 1 year old beagle came down with thick, dark diarrhea yesterday. It started to become normal today but then went back to diarrhea. She does sleep quite a bit but I haven’t noticed mood or diet change in her. Can I try a worm pill before getting her an appt at the vet? I don’t have much money right now.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on January 19th, 2018

You can try a deworming pill for Rosie first especially if she isn't up to date on her deworming medication, but if the diarrhea continues for more than 48 hours, she does need to see a vet. I can also give you a home remedy to try to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, she starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. I can give you some resources that may help you afford a vet, and I would see if you can borrow money from family and friends if needed. You can see if your vet accepts payment plans, if there is a low cost clinic in your area, or you can apply for Care Credit online. There is also an organization called Red Rover that give grants for treatment of sick animals, and you can see if you qualify for one of their grants. Best Friends also has a list of resources that offer financial assistance on their website. http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/trouble_affording_pet.html?credit=web_id91754962 https://www.redrover.org https://www.carecredit.com http://bestfriends.org/resources/financial-aid-pets http://lessonsfromaparalyzeddog.com/when-pet-owners-cant-afford-veterinary-bills/ http://www.dogheirs.com/resources-affordable-veterinary-care/ God's Creatures Ministry helps pay for veterinarian bills for those who need help.
 The Onyx & Breezy Foundation has many programs including helping people with medical bills. They are a good resource for information.
 Brown Dog Foundation provides funding to families with a sick pet that would likely respond to treatment, but due to circumstances, there is not enough money immediately available to pay. IMOM is dedicated to insure that no companion animal has to be euthanized simply because their caretaker is financially challenged. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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