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My dog has diarrhea. What can I give and when to see the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

What are solutions for diarrhea ?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 1st, 2023

The solution depends on what the underlying cause of the diarrhea is, how long it's been going on, the consistency of the diarrhea, if there are any other symptoms, if it is adult or puppy, etc. There are too many variables for me to give you a concrete answer because...... it depends. If the diarrhea has been going on for more than 3 days you should take Lexi to your vet for an exam and fecal test. If this is a new problem, and she is otherwise acting normally you can try some probiotics or an anti-diarrheal medication like what is linked below. DO NOT give Pepto Bismol or Immodium unless directed by your vet. ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/purina-pro-plan-veterinary-supplement-fortiflora-canine-probiotic-powder-for-dogs-count-of-30-3348854 ) ( https://www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/well-and-good-dog-anti-diarrhea-liquid-8-fl-oz-3499302 ) If you use probiotics and the anti-diarrheal medication and there is no improvement in 2-3 days she will need to see a vet.

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    Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 10th, 2018

    It depends on the underlying cause of the diarrhea, which can be anything from: dietary indiscretion (eating something she shouldn't have), intestinal parasites, or malabsorption just to name a few. You can try a few things initially to see if the diarrhea resovles, but if it does not improve then a vet visit is likely needed to get some tests done and specfic treatment started based on the cause. 1) A bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice or cottage cheese for 4-7 days, then slowly transiiton her back to her normal diet over the course of a week. 2) A probiotic given daily. Over the counter Culturelle works well in dogs and is my only recommended over the counter probiotic. 3) 1-2 tsp of canned pumpkin (not the pie filling) added to her food daily to add fiber and help harden her stools 4) An over the counter dog dewormer can be tried as well. You can get this from your local pet store. Hopefully this does the trick. If not, then your vet can assist Lexi further with her diarrhea and hopefully get her back to normal quickly to avoid excessive fluid losses and subsequent dehydration or further iillness. Best of luck with Lexi moving foward! Take care.

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