New puppy has pink diarrhea & constant hunger. Should I worry?

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Just adopted a 6 month old male Labrador retriever today. He has been active and seems to be happy, but he's had pink tinged diarrhea for the past 6 hours or so. He also wants to eat nonstop. I don't know what's normal activity for him, so I'm not sure if he's behaving differently than normal. Should I be concerned? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 30 lbs

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new addition! The stress or excitement of a new home or a new diet may be contributing to his dietary woes. Intestinal parasites are also a concern. If Waffles is behaving normally otherwise, try withholding food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount. Feed bland until the stool is normal then transition slowly to the regular diet. Submit a stool sample to your veterinarian to diagnose intestinal parasites. Monitor for persistent diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. These are symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian.

New puppy has pink diarrhea & constant hunger. Should I worry?

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