My senior dog has had loose stools for days. What should I do?

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I had a jack russell, 14-15 years old this year , its been days she has loose . apologies for the picture. hope to get an answer soon :). Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Female | spayed | 14 years and 2 months old | 3.5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am afraid no picture arrived. Diarrhea and throwing up can have many causes. It is basically a problem with the stomach and intestines caused by a food over sensitivity, eating something that does not agree with the dog, intestinal parasites, bacterial infection, viral infection, kidney disease, liver disease the weather, food change, stress, etc.  I would fast LELE for 12 hours and then put her on bland food for two days, such as boiled white rice and boiled white boneless chicken meat, fed in small quantities over several feeds and then transition back to her regular food slowly over a few days. If this does not clear up the diarrhea or if the vomiting increases, or if she gets lethargic, she needs to see a veterinarian for an exam as there may be something more serious such as an infection going on.

My senior dog has had loose stools for days. What should I do?

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