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What causes diarrhea in small dogs with no pain, and how to treat?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | unneutered | 9 lbs

mY SMALL BREED DOG WEIGHT 9LBS HAS DIARRHEA , DOESN'T SHOW SIGNS OF PAIN AND I NEED TO STOP IT IF ANYWAY YOU COULD ADVISE

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 4th, 2017

I'm sorry Buster is suffering from diarrhea! His diarrhea could be caused by GI illness, intestinal worms, eating something rotten, a sudden change in diet, pancreatitis, or a foreign body. Make sure he is up to date on his deworming treatments, getting one from your vet if he's not. I'd recommend giving him Panacur, as it's available OTC. You can also try a home remedy to see if that helps with his diarrhea. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps with Buster's diarrhea and it clears up soon!

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    Answered By Joy Fuhrman, DVM, MBA, CPA

    Veterinarian

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    Diarrhea can be due to many things from dietary indiscretion to infectious disease. You can try to feed Buster a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice for the next 12 to 24 hours to see if that will resolve the problem. However, if you notice any blood in the diarrhea or if Buster starts vomiting or is not eating or drinking, you should take him to see a veterinarian for treatment. Good luck! I hope Buster is feeling better soon.

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