My puppy's diarrhea won't stop after Panacur and special food.

Hello. It might take 3-5 days minimum to see if the diet will work. Often, when we suspect a problem is due to a food sensitivity, the food trial is 6-8 weeks. So, it can take time to see if the diarrhea subsides. Just make sure she is drinking plenty of water & not losing weight. Also, make sure you communicate to your vet that the diarrhea did not respond to the metronidazole. She may want to continue testing, switch to another antibiotic or medication. I would also start her on a good probiotic for dogs like Proviable or FortiFlora, both should be available at most pet retailers. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Be patient and try not to panic. It is normal for stool to change during treatment for any parasitic infection. You may have better success using a very digestible prescription diet like Hills I/D for a few weeks while you're dealing with the Panacur treatment, and I would recommend adding canine probiotics to the food as well to help repopulate good gut bacteria. Finish the Panacur as prescribed. Pepper's stool will normalize with time.

Hi there, and thanks for your question on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Fortiflora is a probiotic and often helps with mild cases of diarrhea. However, with more severe or persistent diarrhea, additional therapy is warranted. I recommend continuing the Fortiflora, but you should have Charlie rechecked by the vet. If the diarrhea isn't improving, depending on what was done previously, your vet may recommend additional testing (such as x-rays), and he will likely be prescribed some additional GI supportive medications to control the diarrhea. A prescription bland food may also be recommended to help firm up his stools. Hope this helps!

The diarrhea may be from his diet or stress as it has not improved. The fenbendazole is for treating parasites. There is no reason to do that again. Using a course of metronidazole is fine but I would make sure he's on a bland diet, and you can add a tablespoon of canned pumpkin at each meal to increase the fiber and bulk up the poop. If he should stop eating or the diarrhea continues please take John in for a veterinary exam, fecal test and treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for John.

Hi, Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I would recommend following up with Copper's veterinarian before his medication runs completely out. They may want to extend his prescription or recheck him. Be sure to feed whatever diet his vet has recommended with no other food or treats. Sometimes a probiotic, such as FortiFlora, can help. I would speak to his vet and follow their suggestions. Diarrhea can be caused by anything from stress to dietery indescretion to food intolerance or infection. I hope Copper is back to normal soon.

Hello. I would recommend starting Finn on a good probiotic, as this is very important for returning the gut bacteria back to normal. FortiFlora is an excellent one & is available at PetCo. I would also start him on some Metamucil, 1/2 tablespoon twice a day. If diarrhea continues, please see your veterinarian as Finn may need either a stronger anti-diarrheal or he may need antibiotics at this point. Continue the chicken & rice ( should be 75% rice & 25% chicken ) for another couple of days. The diluted Pedialyte is an excellent idea. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. Yes, you can try the Pro-kolin, but make sure you give it at least 1 hour after the Panacur so that it does not decrease the absorption of the Panacur. follow the label directions for cats & hopefully it will help to slow the diarrhea while the Panacur does its job to get rid of the Giardia. I hope Zoe is doing better very soon & thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.