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My dog has diarrhea. When should I be concerned and what can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 9 lbs

Hello there, my dog Luna is a pit bull mix and she has had diarrhea! Should I be concerned??

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on August 17th, 2020

Diarrhea does indicate a problem such as stomach upset, eating something rotten, a foreign body, or a GI illness. I can give you a home remedy for Luna to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in her normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, she refuses to eat the bland diet, she starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, she will need to see a vet right away. I hope this helps!

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