Why does my dog have monthly diarrhea? Should I change food or chews?

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we have always fed Zoe IAMS brand, currently she gets the blue bag for optimal weight, she also receives a dentastix & some type of rawhide during the day. since this past October she's had diarrhea once a month, at which time we resorted to white rice & chicken broth to reset her system. Should we change the brand of food? If so, whats your specific recommendation for food brand? Are dentastix helpful for teeth or is this unnecessary? & what's a healthy chew option to replace the rawhide? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 7 years and 6 months old | 80 lbs

Susan England-Foster · Accepted Answer

It is unlikely that Zoe has developed diarrhea from her food if this has been a consistent food through out the years. I would be more concerned about colitis, parasites, gastric upset or even disease that can cause irritation of the bowel. I would recommend taking her to the vet for a fecal exam to make sure there is no underlying disease. I hope that helps

Why does my dog have monthly diarrhea? Should I change food or chews?

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