my dog has dirrea i changed his food could that be whats wrond and how do stop it?

Answer 1

1 EEEWwwwww!

2 Yes!

3 Cork.

Answer 2

It's probably due to the change in dog food. Whenever you switch to a different dog food, you should gradually switch to the new food to avoid upsetting your dog's digestion.

Go buy the old dog food and feed it to your dog for the time being. Then gradually mix in the new food (just a little at first, but slowly increase the ratio of the new to the old) with the old food. The transition should at least take a week but two weeks is better.

As others have posted, you can give the dog Pepto Bismol (don't give it any other brand, only Pepto is safe) to help your dog's irritated stomach.

Answer 3

you shouldn't change food all at once you should do it gradually so the tummy gets used to it...give probiotics..you can get it from vet or pet shop or failing that give plain yogurt spoonful every day it is probiotic so will feed the good bacteria and help with the digestion..you can give omodium to stop the running stools but if there is blood in them take to a vet as the lining of the stomach maybe effected and it will need antibiotics..go back to old food and introduce the new food gradually don't give milk or dairy products you can if its an adult dog starve for 24 hours then feed on a bland diet of chicken (boiled) and boiled rice small amounts at a time...if its a puppy take to the vet immediately as puppies should not be starved and will need vet treatment...

Answer 4

yes, this is a strong possibility why your dog's not feeling well. sometimes new food can upset your animals just like if us humans change a type of food quickly. wait a few days, & make sure your dog drinks plenty of water. if not, your dog can get dehydrated. it may take time for the dog's system to get used to the new food. in a day or 2, if still no change; honestly i'd stop feeding the dog this type of food & if u possibly can, change it back to the old food.
if the diarreah continues even after changing the food back, check that the dog doesn't have any blood in it's stool. if it does, your dog needs to see a vet asap. could have an infection or disease going on. watch out for vomitting too. if this starts happening with the runny poopy, take the dog in right away.
only time will tell now, but don't wait too long.
good luck
your doggy may just have a sensitive tummy, like mine....when i change my eating habits, my tummy hurts then i get the squirts....honestly.

Answer 5

its possible its the food change thats causing the diarrhea. As long as hes not lethargic, no vomiting, try no food or water for 18-24 hours. Start back with a bland diet of 3 parts rice to 1 part boiled chicken or hamburger. Once everything is normal, put him back on his other diet gradually. If the problem persists, contact your vet. If the diarrhea doesnt stop during the no food or water time or comes back when you start him on food, call your vet.

Answer 6

You should never change a dogs food just on a whim
if he enjoyed his old food put him back on it but fast him for a day first
We had this problem with our dog as the food she was on for 10 years was 'improved' by the manufacturers and the recipe was changed
we tried all sorts even medicine from the vet but her old food still gave her the runs
we now give her dried food for sensative stomaches and she is fine until a well meaning visitor decides to give her a treat
we keep her to the new food and bonios as treats and she is fine now but this went on for over a month and its was distressing for us and her
hope your dog gets better soon
(rice and chicken is good for a couple of days but not too much protein please)

Answer 7

Changing a dogs food suddenly can lead to diherea. To stop it you should go back to his or hers normal food and add some of the new food half a cup full at a time. This way your dogs body can get used to the change. Also feeding him or her some bread will help for the time being until he or she has solid waste.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Yes most definetly. Changing a dog's food cold turkey will make them sick with diahreah. Ask a vet what to do now and if you should switch back and gradually add in the new food until you are completely using the new food. Good luck!

Answer 10

it could well be the change in food. if u are going to change foods, u should do it slowly in stages. put him back on his old food and just give him the new food a couple of times a week for the first few weeks and then increase it very slowly so his digestive system has chance to get used to it. the diarreah should stop very soon, make sure hes getting plenty of fluids.

Answer 11

if you changed his diet you should do it gradually over a 10 day period. This allows the stomach and body to adjust to the new food. If you didn't then shame on you. Your poor doggie will have an upset stomach for a few days....then it will adjust. next time follow the guidelines on the pack. Otherwise if you did change it gradually...take him to a vet...the food may not suit him