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My puppy has diarrhea. What can I do to help him feel better?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pomeranian | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 1 day old

My Lolli puppy is having diarrhea please do suggest medication.

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 26th, 2018

Poor girl. Diarrhea at this age can be due to intestinal parasites (i.e. roundworms, hookworms, etc). I would first start with a broad spectrum dewormer from your local pet store. Then you can try a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese for 4-7 days, then slowly transition him back to his normal diet. I would also recommend adding 1-2 tsp of canned pumpkin in his food daily to add fiber and bulk up his stools. And lastly a probiotic (i.e. Culturelle over the counter) for the next week. Hopefully this does the trick! However, if the loose stools don't improve within 3-4 days, or if puppy becomes weak or inappetent at any point, then its best to have him seen by your vet for further evaluation and stronger medication (i.e. antibiotics). I hope that Loli's stools normalize soon! Best wishes and take care.

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