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New mom dog has severe diarrhea a week after birth. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 6 months old | 75 lbs

My dog had pups about a week ago but has very bad diarrhea since. Is this normal? She is on puppy food.

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on January 6th, 2019

Hi, no diarrhoea is not expected, and whilst you could try to see if it gets better with a bland diet of chicken and rice, a week is too long and could put her own health at risk. It is definitely better to have Teaya checked over !

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