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My 11-day-old puppy has diarrhea. Is it serious and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My 11 day old puppies have diarrhea. Should I be worried?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 5th, 2019

If the diarrhea is very watery then yes, you should be a bit concerned as they can get dehydrated quickly. If it is just soft, then I would give it about 24-36 hours to see if it firms up on it's own. If not, they should see a vet for sure.

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