My dog has watery diarrhea for days. What over-the-counter options?

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My cocker Spaniel has diarrhea for two days, just like water. I have given chicken and rice. Still not helping. Is there any thing i can buy over the counter for her. Pet's info: Dog | American Cocker Spaniel | Female | 5 years and 4 months old | 22 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

Diarrhea and throwing up can be caused by a food over sensitivity, eating something that does not agree with the dog, intestinal parasites, an intestinal blockage, bacterial infection, viral infection, the weather, food change, stress, etc.  Start all over with fasting Bella for 24 hours and then put her on bland food for two days, such as boiled white rice and boiled white boneless chicken meat, fed in small quantities over several feeds and then transition back to regular food slowly over a few days. If this does not clear up the diarrhea or if your dog gets lethargic, it needs to see a veterinarian for an exam as there may be something more serious such as an infection going on. Over the counter medication only masks symptoms, but does not fix this problem. If she has an infection she will need prescription antibiotics.

My dog has watery diarrhea for days. What over-the-counter options?

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