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My puppy has diarrhea after deworming. Is it normal? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 12 days old | 33 lbs

My pup is Golden retriever 5 months old. He is 15kg. He was given 2 deworming tablets for two days. After 12 hours of ii dose, he had watery diarrhea for goir times. Is it notmal. Suggest medication pl

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Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 13th, 2018

No I would not expect diarrhea as a direct result of deworming, but the stress of the vet visit or even the vaccine that he likely received at the same time could cause temporary diarrhea. You can feed him boiled chicken and rice for 2 days. If he's still having diarrhea after 48 hours, or it's liquid diarrhea at any point, he needs to go to the vet.

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    Answered By Ana M, DVM

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    Published on May 12th, 2019

    Thank you for submitting your question regarding Rosie. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian. Fecal testing will be needed to see if she still has parasites or another intestinal infection. She will likely be prescribed medications to help improve her stool quality. Probiotics may be sent home with her as well. Do not give an over-the-counter probiotic though as there is a lot of variations in quality. I hope this information helps!

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