My dog has diarrhea from new food. Should I switch back gradually?

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I’m not sure weather to change my dogs food. I changed his food about a month ago to a cheaper brand. He had some loose stools when he changed but I didn’t do it gradually. He has started having loose stools again and I’m not sure weather to change him back to his old food but gradually? I don’t want to make him worse. Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 5 days old

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Dexter could have diarrhea for many reasons. It is possible that it is related to the new food. To see if this is the cause, over about a weeks time, transition him back to his old food. If the diarrhea goes away then you know that was the cause. If it continues, I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian and checked for common things like parasites and bacteria overgrowth. Just like people pets can have diarrhea for many reasons. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog has diarrhea from new food. Should I switch back gradually?

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