My dog has diarrhea after boarding. Is it safe to wait for the vet?

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Hello, I picked my dog up from a trusted boarding facility. Yesterday around 7am she had diarrhea and it has continued. It has not worsened, the color is light brown, mucus except for once. She is drinking water, and I was about to prepare some rice and canned pumpkin for her to eat. She has not had a full meal since this began. I have the opportunity to see her regular Dr. tomorrow and want to know if it’s ok to wait. I’m a vet student, checked her vitals, they’re good, slightly dehydrated. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 11 months old | 65 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I think it is safe to wait. I would do the canned pumpkin and bland food for a day or two. It's likely to be stress colitis, but a quick exam with the vet is a good idea. You can also start probiotics which may help her GI tract get back to normal quicker.

My dog has diarrhea after boarding. Is it safe to wait for the vet?

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