My 6-week-old puppy has diarrhea after food change. What should I do?

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I have a Belgian Malinois 6 weeks old and the first day we got him he popped normal, now his food was switch and he is having like 3 diarrheas per day but he still eats and drinks, what can I do? Pet's info: Dog | Belgian Malinois | Male | 1 month and 12 days old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

A sudden change in diet can lead to GI upset like diarrhea. I can give you a home remedy for Rio to see if that helps. Withhold food for 4-6 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. Best of luck.

My 6-week-old puppy has diarrhea after food change. What should I do?

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