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What to do if my dog has diarrhea, isn't eating, and is lethargic?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Bichon Frise | Male | neutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 11.5 lbs

I have a Bischon Shonzer mix, Starting yesterday he has eaten very little also stools are looser and very little, he is a bit less active. He is 1.5 years.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 18th, 2020

It sounds like Andy has diarrhea and is sick. I can give you a home remedy for him to see if that helps. 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 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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  • Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 14th, 2017

    Poor Digby! It certainly sounds as though he isn't feeling well. Diarrhea and lethargy can have a wide variety of underlying causes, including viruses, parasites, organ dysfunction, and endocrine diseases. Try offering him a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice for a few days. If he still won't eat the bland diet, Digby should see a vet for an exam and may need some lab tests to get to the bottom of his problem. I hope that he's feeling better soon!

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