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My puppy has runny poop after dewormer and vet visit. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 1 day old

My puppy had a dewormer and is on ear drops for a yeast infection and ear mites. She has has runny poos today and it only began after the vet yesterday. Is this just because of everything she was given?

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Answered By Sarah Derksen, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 18th, 2018

Hi. Yes this is most likey from the deworming, any parasites that were there, stress of appointment, etc. As long as she is eating, drinking and active, and it doesnt keep up, she should be ok. If there are other signs or the diarrhea continues much longer, contact your veterinarian.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 12th, 2018

    Poor Daisy! It's good that she had a clear fecal sample, which means that the worms have been killed. You can see some mild diarrhea as a side effect of the deworming treatment, and that could potentially be the cause of her runny stools. You can try a home remedy to see if that helps with it. Withhold food for 8 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 her normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, she starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps, and thank you for contacting Pet Coach!

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