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Husky puppy has diarrhea 2 weeks after food change. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 20 days old

My Siberian husky has had Diarrhea every since I changed his food 2weeks ago. I don't know if this is normal but I am starting to get very worried and scared.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on February 5th, 2018

No, it's normal to have diarrhea for this length of time in a puppy, and while it could be caused by the change in food, he could have something else causing it such as intestinal worms, a GI illness, or a foreign body. I would take Marshall into the vet first thing in the morning. Given the length of time he has had it, he definitely needs to see a vet right away. The vet can diagnose the cause of his diarrhea and how best to treat it. Good luck, I hope this helps!

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

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    Published on September 17th, 2019

    It's not all that alarming right now. It may be related to the change in food or it could be caused by intestinal parasites. I would recommend staying with one puppy food at this point, and using an OTC dog dewormer from the pet store. If the diarrhea continues for several days, or if Scarlet develops other abnormal symptoms, then I would recommend you take her to the vet.

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