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My dog ate spicy food and has diarrhea. Is it food or parasites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 10 lbs

Leia ate a hot cheeto with chamoy and her poop came out like this she had diarreah for 2 days with a lot of gas then her poop got normal but it had this in it. Does she have parasites or just got sick from that hot cheeto with chamoy?

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on February 3rd, 2019

She most likely got sick from the hot Cheeto. I would try feeding her plain boiled boneless, skinless chicken and white rice to help settle her tummy then slowly integrate her regular food again. If the poop continues to look like that I would have your vet take a look at her.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 3rd, 2019

    It's probably the hot cheeto causing the diarrhea and color. I can give you a home remedy for Vader to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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