My dog has diarrhea after avocado, but is active. What should I do?

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My dog has been having a diarrhea for 12hrs. She pooped 4 times of those watery stools. She’s still active and has appetite. The only cause I can recall is the little bit of avocado I fed her last night. What should I do with her diet now and when should I take her to a vet? Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | Shiba Inu | Female | unspayed | 8 months and 7 days old | 8 lbs

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is definitely a good sign if she is active and is eating and drinking well. Diarrhea is a common problem with puppies and is usually self-limiting (will go away on its own). It doesn't appear to be serious right now, but it's always possible that it could be the start of something serious. If Ruby has any of the following, then she should see a vet: 1) Blood in diarrhea 2) Very watery diarrhea lasting longer than 24 hours 3) Starts acting very depressed 4) Stops eating or drinking for longer than 24 hours. 5) Diarrhea lasts longer than three days. You can help him get through this by feeding bland food (boneless chicken and rice is good). Feed small portions (1/4 cup or less) three times a day. You can also add probiotics to the food (can get this at the pet store), which has demonstrated some efficacy for improving diarrhea. Ensure fresh, clean water is always available. Avocados are not toxic to dogs (some websites erroneously report that they are), but are high in fat, which can cause some digestive upset. For this reason and the fact that the avocado pit poses danger, I usually advise owners to avoid feeding it. I hope this helps and Ruby gets better soon.

My dog has diarrhea after avocado, but is active. What should I do?

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