My dog has diarrhea but is energetic. Should I see a vet or ER?

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Louie has had diarrhea since Sunday. His twin brother Moose that lives with us too. They are both energetic and playful. They eat rice & turkey/chicken and drink a lot of water. It usually happens at nighttime. They have had solid poops this week which makes me unsure about visiting an ER. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 24 days old | 25 lbs

Dr. Elizabeth · Accepted Answer

Poor Louie! The diarrhea could be due to many conditions including eating something he shouldn’t have, bacterial over growth, parasites or even organ disease. If the diarrhea has continued beyond 24 hours, I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian. If he seems stable, happy and is not getting worse, this does not sound like an emergency and he could be seen by his routine veterinarian. With continued diarrhea, there are often bacterial shifts in the gut that will make matters worse regardless of the initial cause. Make sure to bring in a sample of fresh stool. The doctor will check him for parasites and bacterial over growth. Many times a bland diet can help and then a slow, gradual introduction to the normal food can be done. A bland diet can consist of 25% boiled white meat chicken and 75% boiled white rice. This should all be plain and feed until the diarrhea resolves. Also, if you are only feeding meat and rice, this is not a balanced diet and is severely lacking in several nutrients. I recommend to change the food if this is the case or work with a veterinary nutritionist to develop a home made, balanced diet. Long term, this will be better for his health and wellness. I hope Louie starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions.

My dog has diarrhea but is energetic. Should I see a vet or ER?

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