My puppy ate garlic hummus. Is her diarrhea a serious concern?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Ryker. High fat human food can result in pancreatitis in a dog. This is indicated by vomiting and diarrhea and can make a dog critically ill. General gastrointestinal upset can also result from the human food ingestion. If his diarrhea gets worse, he begins to vomit and becomes lethargic, then he will need to see his veterinarian as I worry he has developed pancreatitis. I hope this information helps!

Typically that small amount of garlic would not hurt bells. It is possible she just has a mild upset stomach. I would recommend giving her a probiotic with boiled chicken and white rice for 12-24 hours. If her soft stool does not resolve I would recommend taking her to a veterinarian to make sure she does not have a virus,parasites or infectious disease

The change in diet could lead the diarrhea and larger belly if Appa is eating it really fast. Keep an eye on her for now. If you see vomiting, the diarrhea continues over the next 24 hours, she becomes lethargic, or she stops eating, have her seen by a vet. I hope this helps!

It is definitely a good sign if she is active and is eating and drinking well. Diarrhea is a common problem with puppies and is usually self-limiting (will go away on its own). It doesn't appear to be serious right now, but it's always possible that it could be the start of something serious. If Ruby has any of the following, then she should see a vet: 1) Blood in diarrhea 2) Very watery diarrhea lasting longer than 24 hours 3) Starts acting very depressed 4) Stops eating or drinking for longer than 24 hours. 5) Diarrhea lasts longer than three days. You can help him get through this by feeding bland food (boneless chicken and rice is good). Feed small portions (1/4 cup or less) three times a day. You can also add probiotics to the food (can get this at the pet store), which has demonstrated some efficacy for improving diarrhea. Ensure fresh, clean water is always available. Avocados are not toxic to dogs (some websites erroneously report that they are), but are high in fat, which can cause some digestive upset. For this reason and the fact that the avocado pit poses danger, I usually advise owners to avoid feeding it. I hope this helps and Ruby gets better soon.

Thanks of using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Your pups are adorable! This may cause gastrointestinal upset or it may not cause anything at all. Watch him closely for signs of gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting, nausea and/or diarrhea and have him evaluated by a veterinarian if these occur and persist. Best of luck!

Poor Suzi! Diarrhea with a bit of blood can have a variety of causes including stomach upset from eating abnormal food (yes, even pupperoni), parasites, viruses and hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE). I'm glad that you've started feeding her a bland diet, but be sure that she is not getting anything else (treats included) and that it is boiled white meat chicken mixed with white rice. If her diarrhea continues after a day or two on the bland diet, she should be examined by her vet and have a stool sample analyzed for parasites. Some dogs develop a GI sensitivity to fatty treats and can develop GI upset. In some cases, stopping the treats alone is insufficient and prescription medications may be needed to break the cycle of diarrhea.

This is probably just from him getting something rich he was not used to eating. I would keep an eye on things, as long as he improves and is back to normal in a day or so, not to worry. However, if he is lethargic, starts to vomit, the loose stool/diarrhea continues, is not interested in food, or anything else that seems abnormal for him, get him in to be seen by your vet as there may be something more than a brief dietary indiscretion going on.