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My dog has diarrhea and accidents after infection. Is it incontinence?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bulldog | Female | spayed | 6 months and 9 days old | 40 lbs

My dog was diagnosed with a bacterial infection and the nurse as spayed. Diarrhea continued for 5 days and then she had colitis. We took her back to vet gave her a shot and she's had less accidents but is sill having them. I finished 5 Days of panacur and she's now on metrozinadole. Does she have permanent fecal incontenence? I'm really worried- it's been 7 days since this all started.

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Most Helpful Answer

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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

Veterinarian

Published on May 23rd, 2017

No, fecal incontinence is very unlikely to be present. The signs you are describing are only related to the gastrointestinal infection which will need a full course of antibiotics to be cured. I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice for 4-5 days. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days.

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

    Veterinarian

    Published on February 27th, 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 Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 20th, 2019

    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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    2Pet Parents found this answer helpful

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

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 11th, 2019

    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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    1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

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