Why does my dog still have diarrhea after finishing antibiotics?

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My pup has had diarrhea on and off ever since we got him in July. He just finished 10 days of antibiotics on Thursday because all his parasite tests came back negative, so his vet wanted to kill off any bad bacteria that may be the cause. He had solid stools the entire time he was on antibiotics but today is back to having diarrhea. Any other ideas as to what the cause could be? Any suggestions on what else we can do? He’s on his 3rd type of food since we’ve had him. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 7 months and 9 days old | 45 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Consider a broad spectrum dewormer anyway, to be safe and sure it isn't parasites. Repeat in 2 weeks. There may not always be parasite eggs being shed, so false negatives are possible. Fast him for 24 hours, allowing small amounts of water or unflavored pedialyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount. Feed bland until the stool is normal then transition slowly to the regular diet. Choose just one diet and stick with it. Changing diets frequently can lead to stomach upset and soft stool. Consider also, a veterinary probiotic, such as ProViable, FortiFlora or ProStora. These will promote a healthy gut.

Why does my dog still have diarrhea after finishing antibiotics?

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