My Puppy has Diarrhea

by Sheila
(Minnnesota)

I took my dog to the vet yesterday . He got a rabies shot & the distemper/parv 2nd booster.He has Diarrhea. Its dark brown .I also gave him a heart worm, one i got through the vet . It was totally normal before i took him there . He is bouncing around and wants to play. He hates puppy chow food. He may take a few bites and that's it.

He's running all over the place , I have been trying out new soft foods he was eating it but didn't have diarrhea, trying to get him to be to eat something. He likes to like people food. He did seemed nervous and the vet he was shaking and stuff Its hard knowing if that was the problem . Thank you




Hi Sheila
I think the recent changes in his diet coupled with the stress of the vet visit and the shots/wormer are the most likely culprits in terms of causing your pups' diarrhea.

If he seems happy and healthy otherwise and is drinking normally, even if he's not eating a whole lot yet, I wouldn't worry too much.

Many puppies are 'picky eaters' and it's best not to pander to their whims. Just choose a premium dog food and offer it to him regularly, he will eat it when he gets hungry!

Diarrhea in puppies can be caused by a reaction to their puppy shots, puppy worms, stress, a change of diet and lots of other things. My Puppy Diarrhea page has lots of information and advice on this.

Hope this helps. Best of luck with your little guy.