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My dog has diarrhea for days but seems normal. What can I give her?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 9 lbs

My dog has been having diarrhea for 2 or 3 days. Yesterday I feed her ground beef and rice and she ate it today she is just laying down and drinking and seems to be her normal self and follows me downstairs but she just has the diarrhea

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 16th, 2019

I suggest you get her a probiotic from the pet store. Any one made for dogs is fine. Give it every day for at least 2 weeks. Also, don't give ground beef, use boiled chicken or turkey instead. Ground beef (even lean) is too fatty. You an also use scrambled eggs and plain pasta. Do not use any butter, oil or spices on the food.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 13th, 2017

    Hi, thanks for using Petcoach! You can try a bland diet of either boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. Feed 1 cup per 20lbs per day until 2 days of normal stool. You can also try a probiotic. I like Purina Fortiflora. Since it has been 5 days it is not wrong to see a Vet, if it doesn't improve with a bland diet I would have her seen no later than Friday. Sometimes dogs need a course of antibiotics to help the diarrhea resolve. Also bring a stool sample with you. Causes of diarrhea are viral or bacterial infections, intestinal parasites, dietary indiscretion or food sensitivities. I hope this helps and good luck! https://www.chewy.com/purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets/dp/50029

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