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Puppy has watery diarrhea but is active. Is it serious? What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 3 months and 5 days old | 5 lbs

From early morning my puppy is having watery diaherra but still he is active after 8 times watery diaherra..what to do and please let me know is this normal thing or something serious? please prescribe some home remedies or medicines.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 6th, 2020

These signs could be compatible with a colitis, which is an inflammation of the last part of the colon, usually related to dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on January 14th, 2018

    if he is behaving normally otherwise, you can monitor him at home. Consider a 12-24 hour fast (o give his tummy a rest. You can offer small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte during this time. Resume feeding the bland diet in small, frequent amounts begin with one tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount. Feed bland until the stool is normal then transition slowly to his regular diet. If the diarrhea doesn't resolve or persists for more than 24 hours, see your veterinarian for an exam. If Duke or Bear develop vomiting, lethargy, loss of appetite or abdominal pain then see your veterinarian sooner. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on September 30th, 2019

    If he is otherwise fine, this sign could be compatible with a colitis, which is an inflammation of the last part of the colon, usually related to dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on October 7th, 2019

    As long as she is behaving normally otherwise, you can try managing her at home. Try withholding food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with 1 tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount. Feed bland until the stool is normal then transition slowly to the regular diet. Symptoms that should be addressed by your veterinarian include lethargy, vomiting, persistent diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain. You may need to submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth.

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