My 12-week-old puppy has diarrhea, won't eat. Is it giardia?

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My 12 week old puppy has been having diarrhea on and off for almost a week now. She got sick last Sunday. First it was diarrhea and vomiting. Then it went away for a few days. But now it's back. I have fed her boiled chicken and rice. But she refuses to eat that now. Though she does seem hungry but when it comes down to actually eating, she won't. She'll sniff the food and not eat. There's no blood in her stool. She'll go outside, but without much enthousiasm. Is it giardia? Pet's info: Dog | White Shepherd | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 24 days old | 18 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Poor girl. Giardia can very well be the cause, but it can’t be confirmed without a Giardia test done through your vet. Other possible causes of dereased appetite, diarrhea and vomiting is parvovirus (if Khaleesi isn’t fully vaccinated) or a bacterial infection. I would definitely take her in to your vet at this point since it seems to be a continued issue that isn’t resolving with a conservative bland diet. The most concerning symptom right now is the fact that she doesn’t want to eat. I would recommend taking her in right away. If you can’t get her in until morning, you can try offering Khaleesi slightly warmed cans of baby food (meats and vegetables) to see if that will entice her to eat and give her some much needed nutrition. Best of luck with your puppy Khaleesi and o hope she is able to make a full and speedy recovery from her illness. Take care.

My 12-week-old puppy has diarrhea, won't eat. Is it giardia?

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