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Why is my 8-week puppy bloated with diarrhea after eating new food fast?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 18 days old | 36 lbs

my 8 week old puppy is now starting on hard-ish dog food and her belly is really bloated (she eats it really fast). She is moving around just find and not acting different other than having diarrhea. I’m wondering if this is bad or am I just being an over worrying dogmomma.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 14th, 2019

The change in diet could lead the diarrhea and larger belly if Appa is eating it really fast. Keep an eye on her for now. If you see vomiting, the diarrhea continues over the next 24 hours, she becomes lethargic, or she stops eating, have her seen by a vet. I hope this helps!

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