My dog still has diarrhea and shivers after vet. Is this normal?

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I took my dog to the vet two days ago due to diarrhea, vomiting, shivering and lethargy. They gave him an anti nausea shot, examined him for parvo(came back negative), took a fecal test(also negative), gave us a bland food to feed him and perscribed him with metronidazole. He stopped vomiting and is a bit more energetic, but he still has diarrhea with mucus and shivers occasionally. Am I being too impatient with the meds or could there be something else? Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 3 years and 1 month old | 9.5 lbs

Menolly Cote, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

I'm sorry to hear that Henry is not feeling well! It's hard to see your pet sick! It's great that you're seeing improvement in Henry's energy level and that he has stopped vomiting. It can take several days for the diarrhea to resolve. Continuing to feed a bland diet may help and finishing out the course of metronidazole is always recommended. If Henry's diarrhea persists even after the metronidazole is finished or if you feel he is getting worse again, I would recommend having your veterinarian exam Henry again to determine what might be going on.

My dog still has diarrhea and shivers after vet. Is this normal?

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