My new puppy has diarrhea and won't eat. Is this an emergency?

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My black 8 week old lab has had stomach issues since we brought him home 2 weeks ago. Hes had normal poops, yellow poops, and the ones below. He has had a dewormer and first boosters. Drinks lots of water but both labs havent had much of an appetite the last 24 hours. We are scheduled for more boosters next week. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 26 days old

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

Your pups are so cute! Diarrhea and reduced appetite could be caused by parasites, change in diet, toxin ingestion, infectious viral diseases, blockage in the intestines caused by ingestion of a foreign body, or a mass/growth in the gastrointestinal tract. Parvovirus is also a possibility, particularly in a dog as young as Rocky, as you mentioned he is too young to have had all his boosters yet. Please make an appointment to have Rocky seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible, as diarrhea can easily lead to dehydration in such a young pup, and can be very dangerous if left untreated. In the mean time, if he is not eating well, you can try boiling boneless skinless chicken in water, shredding the chicken, and feeding her small amounts of the resulting chicken broth and cooked chicken with boiled plain white rice once it has cooled. I recommend taking in a fecal sample from Rocky to your vet as well, as that may aid them in making a diagnosis. Good luck, and I hope he feels better soon!

My new puppy has diarrhea and won't eat. Is this an emergency?

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