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My puppy has diarrhea but is energetic. Is it from shots or food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 8 lbs

So my puppy has had diarrhea for a couple of days but hes still energetic and he plays and eats normally but it didn't start happening till he got his shots at the vet and I thought it might have been since I switched his food to fast but hes on the second bag of it so I don't know what to do???

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Answered By Susan England-Foster

Veterinarian

Published on September 23rd, 2018

The most common reason for diarrhea In a puppy is gastrointestinal parasites like roundworms or diet. I would make sure your vet has checked a fecal sample on Bucky and he does not have parasites. IF he is acting normal and parasite free you could try a bland diet of boiled chicken and white rice for 24 hours. IF the diarrhea does not clear up, you start seeing blood, or Bucky starts acting ill I would take him to the vet right away. Some viruses like parvo can present with just diarrhea. I hope that helps

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