My dog has diarrhea, won't eat, and is restless. When to worry?

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Hello, Little Jack Russel, been out to the toilet 5 times tonight, and she wont eat a treat, she has never turned down a treat in 8 years. She also sleeps a lot, but right now not sleeping. Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 8 years and 10 months old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It appears that Bebe is having some form of gastrointestinal irritation. This can definitely make a dog feel nauseous and stop eating. Diarrhea is a common problem 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 Bebe has any of the following, then she should see a vet: 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 her get through this by feeding bland food (boneless chicken and rice is good). Feed small portions 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. For more information, I recommend you read the following article: https://www.petcoach.co/article/diarrhea-vomiting-in-dogs-when-to-call-your-veterinarian/ I hope this helps and Bebe gets better soon.

My dog has diarrhea, won't eat, and is restless. When to worry?

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