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My 8-week Rottweiler puppy has diarrhea for 2+ days, what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 2 days old | 11 lbs

My 8 week old Rottweiler has diarrhea for more than 48 hours, what can I do? I’m worried.

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Answered By Ann Dion, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 3rd, 2019

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Diarrhea for 48 hours in a 8 week old puppy is a concern, as puppies get dehydrated much more quickly than adult dogs, and don't have the same back-up mechanisms to protect blood pressure that adult dogs do. I recommend you take Mato to a vet. They will check for parvo-virus, parasites, and other conditions. They will also likely discuss IV fluids, or SQ fluids, and might get you a medication based on the diarrhea, such as a dewormer or a gut protectant. Best of luck with Mato!

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 14th, 2016

    In puppies, a common cause of diarrhea is intestinal worms. If Carl isn't up to date on his deworming treatments, you will need to get one from the vet. You can also try a home remedy to see if that helps clear up the diarrhea. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) 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, you should take Carl into the vet.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on December 16th, 2017

    As long as he is behaving normally, try withholding food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until the stool is normal then transition slowly to his regular diet. Monitor for lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting or abdominal pain. See your veterinarian if any of these symptoms develop or if Ghost does not stop having diarrhea. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.

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