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Can a sudden switch to wet dog food cause diarrhea or stomach upset?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 months and 13 days old

By giving my dog wet can food could cause him diarrhea?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 4th, 2017

Yes, it could give Johny diarrhea if it's a sudden change in food, which cause GI upset in dogs. If you want to give him wet food, you can mix it in with his dry food, which should help avoid GI upset.

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