My dog has diarrhea for 3 days and house accidents. When to see vet?

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My dog has been experiencing loose stools for 3 days. He has been going to the bathroom in the house at night and when we’re at work. He goes to the door more often to go out, it seems almost every 3-4 hours. He is eating his normal food plus white rice and he is drinking water. His energy and temperament has also remained normal. He does seem to get an upset stomach during times of stress or anxiety for him, but I don’t know what would be causing that now. Does he need to go to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 80 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

Since he is going every 3-4 hours it might be a good idea to take him to the vet to prescribe medications to help resolve the diarrhea, especially since he is going in the house at night. If you wanted to try some treatment at home, you could withhold food for 12 hours and then try a small amount of a bland diet, like boiled chicken and white rice. If the diarrhea has improved then continue the bland diet for a few days and slowly transition back to his normal food. You could also add a dog probiotic to his diet. Proviable Forte Kit has a probiotic capsule and paste for diarrhea. If the diarrhea continues then he should definitely been seen by your vet.

My dog has diarrhea for 3 days and house accidents. When to see vet?

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