How to transition from bland diet to new food for puppy diarrhea?

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My puppy is 5 1/2 months old (he is a pomsky) and has been having diarrhea as a result of stress from moving from europe to canada to the use in the past week. We are changing his food but I am doing a bland diet for a few days to settle him tummy. My question is: after the bland diet for a few days, can i start him on his new food right away or do i need to do the 7 day switch from old to new food still? he is very active just diarrhea and got sick 1hr after eating this am. Pet's info: Dog | Alaskan Klee Kai | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 14 days old | 10 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor Koby! You can switch his diet to the new food and transition directly from the bland diet. Make the transition over 5 to 7 days. If Koby continues to have loose stool after a couple days on the diet, I recommend to have him seen by the veterinarian. Sometimes stress can allow bacterial overgrowth and the bacteria will cause a continued diarrhea. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions!

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