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My puppy drank a laxative and has bad diarrhea. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 8 months and 2 days old | 6.4 lbs

My puppy drank some of my mom's Restoralax drink and has had very bad diarrhea for a couple days. What should I do?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on February 2nd, 2017

As it is a laxative, this is not surprising. withhold food for 12 hours then offer him boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put him back gradually on his normal food. If the diarrhea does not stop, take him to the vet to get treatment.

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