My nursing dog has diarrhea. Can I fast her with 2-week-old puppies?

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My nursing dog has diarrhea. I know withholding food is the typical answer, but can I do that with a mother dog who's pups are two weeks old? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 2 years old | 35 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

yes you can do it for a limited amount of time (max 12 hours), then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 3-4 days. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My nursing dog has diarrhea. Can I fast her with 2-week-old puppies?

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