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My dog has diarrhea for 3 days, but is energetic. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chesapeake Bay Retriever | Female | spayed | 4 years and 2 months old

My dog has had runny diarrhea for three days. She’s happy, energetic and hungry. She’s drinking water. I’ve been giving her pumpkin and rice, but it’s not helping.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2020

The fact that she is bright, active and eating is a good sign. A bland sensitive or intestinal diet formula can help, alongside probiotics to restore gut balance. An oral rehydration fluid would be worthwhile to prevent dehydration given the length of her symptoms. If not resolving by Mon a full check up by your vet would be recommended

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