My dog was constipated, now straining with runny poop. Is it diarrhea?

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First my dog was constipated now she's trying to go potty and her poop is a little runny when she's straining to poop. Does she have diarrhea? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 8 years and 9 months old | 11 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

It does sound like diarrhea. I can give you a home remedy for Essaye to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 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 her normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, she starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

My dog was constipated, now straining with runny poop. Is it diarrhea?

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