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My 4-year-old dog has a sensitive stomach and frequent diarrhea.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 4 years and 2 months old

hi my bull terrier goes to the loo way to much hes got a sensative tummy we have tried different foods ...hes now 4yrs old

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Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

Published on February 6th, 2017

Poor Dylan! If he has a sensitive stomach and gets diarrhea easily, he may benefit from a prescription GI diet that is bland and easy to digest, or a hypoallergenic limited ingredient diet such as Hills z/d or Purina HA - I would suggest talking to your vet about these options to see if he/she feels that they might be helpful. It's also possible that Dylan has some other underlying medical issue causing the recurring diarrhea, such as intestinal parasites, inflammatory bowel disease, Addison's disease, etc. I would recommend having a full check-up done by your vet if this hasn't been done in the past - he/she can do blood work or other testing if needed to check for these problems and get him started on appropriate treatment if needed.

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    Answered By Amber W

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on December 7th, 2017

    There are many causes of diarrhea including (but not limited to) intestinal parasites, inflammatory bowel disease, food sensitivities, endocrine disease, internal organ issues, dietary indiscretion, and unfortunately in some cases, cancer. A bland diet of boiled chicken and sweet potato or rice can be offered to see if that helps slow the diarrhea. However, if it persists longer than 24 hours or any other signs are noted like vomiting, inappetance, or lethargy then Cody should be examined by a veterinarian. The longer the diarrhea persists the more likely a dog will become dehydrated. Diarrhea that doesn't resolve quickly often requires prescription medication to treat. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Cody is feeling better soon!

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