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My puppy ate cayenne pepper and has diarrhea. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Samoyed | Male | 2 months and 12 days old | 6 lbs

My 10 week old Samoyed licked some Cayenne 2 days ago. He has been going to do his business more often then usual. His stools are soft and runny. What can I do.

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on July 14th, 2019

Poor Sponni. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Withhold food for 6 hours, then feed 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. Best of luck.
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