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My dog has diarrhea, loud stomach, won't eat, and is sleeping more.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 20 days old

My dog stomach was making loud noises yesterday and pooped only twice but was diarrhea. Today hes a little playful but wont eat drinks little water and sleeps more than usual

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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Published on October 9th, 2019

Poor Max sounds sick. Feed him 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 his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he refuses to eat the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away.

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