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My new 8-week German Shepherd puppy has diarrhea. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | 1 month and 29 days old

Hello,i just bought a puppy german shepard (8 weeks old) and he has diarrhea and he hasnt got any shots or dewormed Do you think thats the problem

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 26th, 2018

The problem may be infected but very commonly is dietary related in puppies. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. Please find the time to give us a feedback about the consultation as that will be used to improve our service.

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