My new puppy has diarrhea after coming home. When should I worry?

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Hi, I've just brought home a 9-week old black lab puppy from the pet shop, and she has had diarrhoea since she has got home. She's only been home since lunch time and it's 7pm now and still diarrhoea - when should I start to worry? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 11 days old

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

Stress related diarrhoea due to rehoming is definitively possible, although parasite infestation and infective gastroenteritis are possible as well. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist tomorrow or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My new puppy has diarrhea after coming home. When should I worry?

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