My puppy has diarrhea for a week after eating soup. What should I do?

Poor pup! No, it's not normal for her to have diarrhea, especially if it's been going on for a week now. I would be concerned that she may have an intestinal parasite of some kind, or possibly an infection causing the diarrhea. I would recommend taking her to the vet today if you can for an exam - he/she can do a fecal exam to check for parasites or other problems, and will prescribe appropriate medication to treat the diarrhea depending on what is found.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Diarrhea can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for diarrhea depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Hormonal changes or diet changes (such as suddenly switching to the puppy food) can sometimes cause diarrhea post-birth, however if it is continuing, bringing in a fecal sample of Lacey's stool to your vet is a good next step. Your vet can check for common parasites or other issues that could be causing the diarrhea, especially if a bland meal hasn't helped. If the diarrhea continues and the fecal comes back negative, a more thorough exam from your vet is best.

I would have Otis checked out by a vet to rule out intestinal parasites, especially since he goes to Doggy Day Care. If there are no parasites, then the vet can discuss his dietary and medical history to see what could be going on.

No, it's normal to have diarrhea for this length of time in a puppy, and while it could be caused by the change in food, he could have something else causing it such as intestinal worms, a GI illness, or a foreign body. I would take Marshall into the vet first thing in the morning. Given the length of time he has had it, he definitely needs to see a vet right away. The vet can diagnose the cause of his diarrhea and how best to treat it. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Soft stool has multiple causes. It may be gastrointestinal upset or inflammation, intestinal parasites or due to dietary indiscretions just to name a few. As long as Remy is acting normally, you don't necessarily need to take him to your veterinarian. You should submit a stool sample though to diagnose intestinal parasites. Try withholding food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until the stool is normal then transition slowly to his regular diet. If the soft stool does not resolve or if Remy develops lethargy, loss of appetite, abdominal pain or vomiting them have him examined by your veterinarian.

Without a physical exam, we cannot determine if everything is "okay". 40 day sis too young to be separated from the mother and litter. Ideally, a pup should not be separated until about 8 weeks of age. That said, the diarrhea and partial anorexia are concerning in an unvaccinated puppy. Have him seen by your veterinarian today. Submit a stool sample to diagnose intestinal parasites. Parvovirus infection should also be ruled out. Supportive care (IV or subcutaneous fluids, antibiotics, anti-diarrheals and parenteral nutrition) may be indicated.