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Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 4 months old | 79 lbs
Riley consumes 1 pack (4 sticks of butter on Wednesday). Having diarrhea since Thursday, watery at times but never dark, at least 5x/day. Not lethargic, has good appetite and energy. Has been eating white rice and chicken, drinking 1 bottle of pedialyte a dAy. Received 3 doses of KaoPectate (1 yesterday, 2 today) but still with diarrhea. No other symptoms.
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on January 21, 2018
Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
I would fast 1 meal, and then continue the boiled chicken and rice but at a very small amount for several feedings the next day or two. His GI tract really needs to rest. I think continuing the kaopectate is appropriate, and the pedialyte is probably fine too. I would expect things to slow down soon, but still make take another few days to firm up. If you see any blood or if he vomits then he needs to see a veterinarian as soon as possible.
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