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My 3-week-old puppy has bloody diarrhea, bloated stomach. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My puppy is having diarrhea, stool color is brown watery stool, today morning there was a fresh blood on his stool, stomach is also bloated. What can I do Please tell me diet pattern of 3 week old puppy

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on August 9th, 2019

Hi and thanks for your request. This is a very concerning presentation and a gastrointestinal infection is likely. 3 weeks old puppies usually have a liquid diet based on milk (from the mother or appropriate milk's replacement products for dogs). In this case, if possible at all, I would strongly recommend a veterinary check up as antibiotics and worming treatment may be required.

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