My dog has watery diarrhea after Simparica. Should I go to the vet?

Sorry to hear that Zavanna isn't feeling 100%. As long as the diarrhea hasn't been going on for very long, you can first try fasting her for about 24 hours. After the fast, feed a bland diet of boiled chicken / hamburger + rice for about 2-4 days, before gradually resuming her normal diet. In addition, you can add a probiotic designed for dogs such as Fortiflora to the food. This can help right the ship in terms of the good bacteria in the intestinal tract. I would also grab a fecal sample and bring it in to your veterinarian. A GI parasite can definitely cause the problem you are reporting. If the diarrhea doesn't clear up or it continues to worsen, make an appointment to see your vet. Hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Henk ingested the tablets in the last 1-2hrs, you should take him to your local vets right away to induce vomiting. If it was longer than 2hrs, making him vomit would not be recommended. If that is the case, you should monitor Henk at home for symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, lack of appetite, tremors, problems with balance. If you notice any of these symptoms, you will have to get him to your local vets as soon as possible.

Simparica has a wide margin of safety, but Abby ingested 4 times her normal dose. You may see tremors or convulsions within the next 24 hours. These symptoms are typically self limiting and, in safety studies, resolved without treatment. Ideally, she should be examined at the nearest veterinary ER. Vomiting can be induced via injection followed by administration of activated charcoal to further reduce absorption. This is most effective when done within an hour or two of ingestion. There is no antidote for sarolaner (the active ingredient in Simparica) overdose, so treatment is largely supportive and symptomatic until recovery is complete. This may include IV fluids and medications to control tremors or convulsions if they develop.

Diarrhea can be a side effect of any antiparasitic medication. As long as Butter is behaving normally otherwise, you can manage it at home. Withhold food for 12-24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amount until symptoms resolve. 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 to monitor for and that should be addressed by your veterinarian include lethargy, vomiting, persistent diarrhea, loss of appetite or abdominal pain.

Hi there! Sorry to hear that Felicia is not feeling well. The clinical signs you describe are concerning when they occur in a puppy as they can be seen with serious gastrointestinal infections such as Parvovirus. Other possibilities include intestinal worms and dietary indiscretion, among other possibilities. The sooner these conditions are treated the better the outcome tends to be. For this reason, I recommend that you have Felicia evaluated by your veterinarian to check for these possibilities and to start therapy based on findings. I would proceed with an evaluation as soon as possible as I am afraid that she is getting weaker. At the very least they can address dehydration if present and start her on anti-diarrhea medications. Good luck! Keeping my fingers crossed for your girl!

Bravecto may cause diarrhea in some dogs. If Gunner is behaving normally otherwise, withhold food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte as log as he is not vomiting. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Feed this way until the stool is normal before transitioning solely to the regular diet. A bland diet is plain white rice mixed with one of the following: cottage cheese, ground turkey, ground beef (cooked/drained) or boiled boneless/skinless chicken breast. If the diarrhea does not stop or if Gunner develops other symptoms (lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, etc.), then have him seen by your veterinarian.

Hello and thank you for reaching out to our consultation service. although it is possible to get diarrhea from a tick related disease, it is not common at all. it would be more likely that she has either eaten something that is not agreeing with her or she has a disease or condition unrelated to the tick. If she continues to eat and drink normally as well as wants to play, I would wait for 48 to 72 hours with feeding her regular diet. If after the 72 hours, the diarrhea is still present, she needs to be seen by a veterinarian. If at any point, she starts to act lethargic or vomit, etc., I would take her to the veterinarian as soon as possible so that they can do a physical examination and possibly some diagnostic testing. Thanks a lot for your question. I hope I have helped.