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My puppy is lethargic with watery, bubbly diarrhea. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 3 months and 27 days old | 2.25 lbs

Hi please help me. My dog a while ago is happy and joyful but later on until now she's sad,weak down hearted and poop watery poop 3 times this day. Her last poop have like bubbles. please help what do u think is this then ill go to the vet.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Kisses! My biggest concern is how young and small Kisses is. With severe watery diarrhea she is at an increased risk for dehydration and low blood sugar. Causes of diarrhea in puppies are: intestinal parasites, viral (parvo or distemper) or bacterial infections, dietary indiscretion, food allergy/intolerance, reaction to a new food/treat/table food. Sometime we never know the exact cause. Since she is so young and small I would take her to the Vet today. If you can get a stool sample bring it with you. If she isn't up to date on vaccines they may test her for parvo virus. The Vet can send her home with medications to make her better faster. I hope this helps and I wish Kisses a speedy recovery!

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