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Why does my 9-week-old husky puppy have diarrhea? Is it diet or worms?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 12 lbs

My 9 week old siberian huskey is having diarrhea. We go outside regularly to the garden in front of our home. He eats 3 times a day and has lots of water available. He eats some fruit on occasion. I cant figure out why he is having diarrhoea. Perhaps the weather is a bit cold now and again in london. Should i be concerned? Perhaps at times i give him too much treats, im trying to recall situations which might cause diarrhoea. He is also teething and bites everything

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 17th, 2018

Intestinal worms are a common cause of diarrhea in puppies, so that could be causing it in Rocky. Give him a deworming treatment, and another two weeks after the first one to kill all the worms. He should be dewormed monthly until he is six months of age, and then should be dewormed every three months thereafter. The fruit could also be causing his diarrhea, as certain fruits can cause GI upset. Check this list below to see what fruits and veggies are safe to give him as an occasional treat. http://www.akc.org/content/health/articles/fruits-vegetables-dogs-can-and-cant-eat/

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