Why is my 5-week-old puppy vomiting and has diarrhea after new food?

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I've been caring for six orphaned Dane X mastiff pups since they were six days old. They have been bottle fed divetelact puppy formula since then. They are now 5 weeks old and I've introduced tinned puppy mince this week and managed to get them to lap pedigree puppy milk however one pup seems to be vomitting quite a bit after eating/drinking and another seems to have diarrhoea. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 4 days old | 2.6 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

It's possible the change in food could be causing digestive upset. The best way to start transitioning to solids is to make a slurry of their regular milk replacer that they've already been on combined with a little bit of the puppy food. This helps make it easier to digest without being too big of a change and may help settle their stomachs. Checking for any parasites with a fecal exam and deworming may also help, however if the vomiting or diarrhea continues, a vet checkup to rule out anything more serious is best.

Why is my 5-week-old puppy vomiting and has diarrhea after new food?

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