Nursing Shih Tzu has diarrhea from new food. Is it safe for pups?

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Hello friend I want to ask, I have a dog with a shihtzu race, my dog ​​just gave birth about 1 week ago, now she is breastfeeding her 6 children. previously he ate ordinary food for adults that I often gave, when I asked one of my friends who understood dogs, he said to replace baby food for dogs who were breastfeeding. he had eaten the dog food for one week, and he defecated very liquid, and he ate his own poop. Please help me. I am afraid of having an impact on his children. thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 2 years and 9 months old | 4 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'm wondering if your friend meant puppy food, not baby food. Yes you can give puppy food to nursing mothers to get extra calories, calcium, and protein to support nursing, but food switches should be done slowly to avoid GI upset. Because Peper has had diarrhea for a week, I would take her and her puppies into a vet today to get checked out.

Nursing Shih Tzu has diarrhea from new food. Is it safe for pups?

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