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My dog has diarrhea. When should I call the vet and what to feed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | spayed | 10 years and 11 months old | 80 lbs

My dog has Diarrhea, should I take her to emergency vet or I can monitor her for 24 -48 hours? Please see picture attached. Should I continue to feed her?

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 9th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Koko has good appetite, no vomiting and her energy level is high, you can monitor her at home. You should put her on a bland diet (lean, cooked meat with some rice or pasta) for a few days. If she continues to pass diarrhea over the weekend, or if she becomes lethargic or starts to vomit, you should take her to your local vets or call your emergency service.

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