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My puppy had diarrhea & vomited once, but acts normal. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 9 days old | 13 lbs

My puppy 13 weeks has diarrhea ONCE in the afternoon, but then when she pooped again 1 hour after that the stools is normal. However, she vomited a small amount of unchewed food. After vomited she playing and running like a normal puppy. Should I be concerned?

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 22nd, 2019

I'd be concerned in that vomiting and diarrhea are both signs of illness. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps Tessie. Feed her 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 her normal diet. If she vomits the bland diet, develops diarrhea, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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