My dog has diarrhea and fast breathing on a road trip. What's wrong?

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I drive a truck and this is the second week that cindy has been. On the road with me. I have had her for 5 yrs. She has been going back and f2f orth with regular poop and runny. Her breathing for the last 2 days has been fast and irregular. Im woorried

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Poor Cindy! It would be the stress of being on the road with you causing the diarrhea, or if you are giving her human treats on the trip, that could be causing the diarrhea as well I am concerned about her fast and irregular breathing, and that could be a sign of pain or a respiratory infection. If that continues for another 24 hours, I would find a vet to see her. It could also be a sign of stress from being in the truck, but in my opinion, it would be best for her to have that checked out by a vet if it continues to be safe. As for the diarrhea, go to the grocery store and get some plain deli chicken (no flavors) and microwaveable white rice. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed her this bland diet of the chicken and rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days, Slowly add back in her normal diet after this if the diarrhea has cleared up. If the bland diet doesn't help the diarrhea, then she needs to see the vet. Be sure not to give her any human food in case that's upsetting her stomach.

My dog has diarrhea and fast breathing on a road trip. What's wrong?

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