{"id":11653,"date":"2022-03-25T10:51:51","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:51:52","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:51:52","slug":"what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I give my 5 week old puppy for diarrhea?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_can_I_give_my_5_week_old_puppy_for_diarrhea\" title=\"What can I give my 5 week old puppy for diarrhea?\">What can I give my 5 week old puppy for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_diarrhea\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have diarrhea?\">Is it normal for puppies to have diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_puppys_diarrhea\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my puppy&#8217;s diarrhea?\">When should I be concerned about my puppy&#8217;s diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_should_a_5_week_old_puppies_poop_look_like\" title=\"What should a 5 week old puppies poop look like?\">What should a 5 week old puppies poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#Why_does_my_5_week_old_puppy_have_diarrhea\" title=\"Why does my 5 week old puppy have diarrhea?\">Why does my 5 week old puppy have diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_stops_diarrhea_fast_in_puppies\" title=\"What stops diarrhea fast in puppies?\">What stops diarrhea fast in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#How_do_you_stop_diarrhea_in_puppies_naturally\" title=\"How do you stop diarrhea in puppies naturally?\">How do you stop diarrhea in puppies naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_can_I_give_my_4_week_old_puppy_for_diarrhea\" title=\"What can I give my 4 week old puppy for diarrhea?\">What can I give my 4 week old puppy for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_puppy_has_diarrhea\" title=\"What should I do if my puppy has diarrhea?\">What should I do if my puppy has diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#Is_it_normal_for_my_new_puppy_to_have_diarrhea\" title=\"Is it normal for my new puppy to have diarrhea?\">Is it normal for my new puppy to have diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#When_should_I_take_my_puppy_to_the_vet_for_diarrhea\" title=\"When should I take my puppy to the vet for diarrhea?\">When should I take my puppy to the vet for diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_diarrhea\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my dogs diarrhea?\">When should I be concerned about my dogs diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#Do_5_week_old_puppies_have_diarrhea\" title=\"Do 5 week old puppies have diarrhea?\">Do 5 week old puppies have diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#How_much_should_a_5_week_old_puppy_poop\" title=\"How much should a 5 week old puppy poop?\">How much should a 5 week old puppy poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_should_a_puppys_poop_look_like\" title=\"What should a puppy&#8217;s poop look like?\">What should a puppy&#8217;s poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_soft_poop\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have soft poop?\">Is it normal for puppies to have soft poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_should_5_week_puppy_poop_look_like\" title=\"What should 5 week puppy poop look like?\">What should 5 week puppy poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_can_I_give_my_puppy_to_stop_her_diarrhea\" title=\"What can I give my puppy to stop her diarrhea?\">What can I give my puppy to stop her diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#How_can_I_harden_my_puppys_stool\" title=\"How can I harden my puppy&#8217;s stool?\">How can I harden my puppy&#8217;s stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#How_long_does_puppy_diarrhea_last\" title=\"How long does puppy diarrhea last?\">How long does puppy diarrhea last?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#How_can_I_firm_up_my_puppys_stool\" title=\"How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?\">How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_diarrhea_in_puppies\" title=\"What is the most common cause of diarrhea in puppies?\">What is the most common cause of diarrhea in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#Why_does_my_4_week_old_puppies_have_diarrhea\" title=\"Why does my 4 week old puppies have diarrhea?\">Why does my 4 week old puppies have diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#How_do_I_stop_my_4_week_old_puppy_from_having_diarrhea\" title=\"How do I stop my 4 week old puppy from having diarrhea?\">How do I stop my 4 week old puppy from having diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-give-my-5-week-old-puppy-for-diarrhea\/#Can_I_give_my_4_week_old_puppy_Pepto_Bismol\" title=\"Can I give my 4 week old puppy Pepto Bismol?\">Can I give my 4 week old puppy Pepto Bismol?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_5_week_old_puppy_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>What can I give my 5 week old puppy for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Offer <b>cooked plain white rice or plain, soft, cooked macaroni in a no-salt chicken broth. For more flavor, you can stir in a tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese or plain yogurt. Yogurt contains beneficial bacteria that can help rebalance the disruption caused by diarrhea in your puppy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_diarrhea\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does my puppy have diarrhea? <b>Diarrhea is actually quite common in puppies and can vary from one or two mild episodes that resolve quickly to severe gastrointestinal signs that may indicate a more serious illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_puppys_diarrhea\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my puppy&#8217;s diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: Puppy diarrhea can last for just a few hours, or it may persist for days or even longer. Always talk to your veterinarian <b>if puppy diarrhea lasts for more than a day or two or if it is associated with vomiting, lethargy, weakness or any other symptoms of disease<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_5_week_old_puppies_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What should a 5 week old puppies poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stools should be formed, <b>light brown with a yellowseedy appearance. Urine color should be assessed on a cotton ball at least once daily to monitor for adequate nursing and dehydration. The urine should be pale yellow in color. If the urine is darker yellow in color, this signifies dehydration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_5_week_old_puppy_have_diarrhea\"><\/span>Why does my 5 week old puppy have diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Parasites. Young puppies are prone to parasites. Whether they are born with parasites or pick them up from the environment, parasites like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia all cause diarrhea in puppies and all require veterinary attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_stops_diarrhea_fast_in_puppies\"><\/span>What stops diarrhea fast in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A bland diet for a day or two can also help your pooch&#8217;s issue. Plain-cooked white rice with a little chicken and some canned plain pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) could also help your pup&#8217;s tummy feel better. Once your dog is feeling better gradually reintroduce their regular food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_diarrhea_in_puppies_naturally\"><\/span>How do you stop diarrhea in puppies naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Home Remedies for Puppy Diarrhea A 24-hour fast is too long for a puppy and should never be attempted. <b>Reintroducing bland food is a good idea: 1 tablespoon of chicken\/rice mixture can be offered approximately every 2-3 hours. Puppies recover quickly but can also deteriorate quickly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_4_week_old_puppy_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>What can I give my 4 week old puppy for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treating Puppy Diarrhea<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electrolytes in water is often referred to as Baby Gatorade.  <\/li>\n<li>Warm electrolytes can be given as an enema and is a good hydration technique.  <\/li>\n<li>Kaolin Pectin or Pet Pectillin are both good diarrhea options, and they do not have the bite that the human product Pepto-Bismol does.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_puppy_has_diarrhea\"><\/span>What should I do if my puppy has diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep your puppy hydrated with water or ice cubes to lick. Fast for 8, 12 or 24 hours while monitoring your puppy closely. Introduce bland foods like white rice, boiled chicken, vegetable broth. Try fiber-rich foods like cooked sweet potato or canned pumpkin to get stool back to normal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_my_new_puppy_to_have_diarrhea\"><\/span>Is it normal for my new puppy to have diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>However, if your puppy has any of the following symptoms, call your vet immediately:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bloody diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Black, tarry stools.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Pale gums.<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort or pain.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>If you think your dog swallowed a foreign body or toxic substance.<\/li>\n<li>The diarrhea has been going on for more than one day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>8 Nov 2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_puppy_to_the_vet_for_diarrhea\"><\/span>When should I take my puppy to the vet for diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>However, if your puppy has any of the following symptoms, call your vet immediately:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bloody diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Black, tarry stools.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Pale gums.<\/li>\n<li>Discomfort or pain.<\/li>\n<li>Vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>If you think your dog swallowed a foreign body or toxic substance.<\/li>\n<li>The diarrhea has been going on for more than one day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>8 Nov 2016<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_diarrhea\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my dogs diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does my puppy have diarrhea? <b>Diarrhea is actually quite common in puppies and can vary from one or two mild episodes that resolve quickly to severe gastrointestinal signs that may indicate a more serious illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_5_week_old_puppies_have_diarrhea\"><\/span>Do 5 week old puppies have diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Young puppies are prone to parasites. Whether they are born with parasites or pick them up from the environment, parasites like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia all cause diarrhea in puppies and all require veterinary attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_should_a_5_week_old_puppy_poop\"><\/span>How much should a 5 week old puppy poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Young puppies generally poop <b>four to five times a day. As they grow older, this number steadily decreases. Puppies can&#8217;t control their bowels for as long as older dogs and they also eat more frequently, both of which contribute to the frequency of their poops.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_puppys_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What should a puppy&#8217;s poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy dog poop will have <b>a chocolatey brown colour and be a compact, log shape with plenty of integrity. This is your puppy&#8217;s poop essentially saying &#8216;nothing to worry about here&#8217;. As well as being slightly moist, a healthy poo will keep shape when picked up.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_soft_poop\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have soft poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Soft stool can be normal in healthy puppies, but if a puppy that normally has firmer stool starts having soft stool monitor the change for 24 hours. If the soft stool continues for more than 24 hours or becomes diarrhea contact your advisor or area coordinator and start fasting the pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_5_week_puppy_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What should 5 week puppy poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Offer <b>cooked plain white rice or plain, soft, cooked macaroni in a no-salt chicken broth. For more flavor, you can stir in a tablespoon of low-fat cottage cheese or plain yogurt. Yogurt contains beneficial bacteria that can help rebalance the disruption caused by diarrhea in your puppy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_puppy_to_stop_her_diarrhea\"><\/span>What can I give my puppy to stop her diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A bland diet for 24 to 48 hours may help to resolve your pup&#8217;s issue. Plain-cooked white rice with a little chicken and some canned plain pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) may help to make your pup&#8217;s tummy feel better. Once your pooch feels better, gradually reintroduce their regular food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_harden_my_puppys_stool\"><\/span>How can I harden my puppy&#8217;s stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To firm up your dog&#8217;s stool, try <b>switching to a high-quality, low-fat dog food that lists meat as the main ingredient. Also, if your dog currently eats wet food, gradually replace the wet food with dry food until your dog is only eating dry food, which can help make its stools firmer.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_puppy_diarrhea_last\"><\/span>How long does puppy diarrhea last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: Puppy diarrhea can last for just <b>a few hours, or it may persist for days or even longer. Always talk to your veterinarian if puppy diarrhea lasts for more than a day or two or if it is associated with vomiting, lethargy, weakness or any other symptoms of disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_firm_up_my_puppys_stool\"><\/span>How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A bland diet for a day or two can also help your pooch&#8217;s issue. Plain-cooked white rice with a little chicken and some canned plain pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) could also help your pup&#8217;s tummy feel better. Once your dog is feeling better gradually reintroduce their regular food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_diarrhea_in_puppies\"><\/span>What is the most common cause of diarrhea in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Keep your puppy hydrated with water or ice cubes to lick. Fast for 8, 12 or 24 hours while monitoring your puppy closely. Introduce bland foods like white rice, boiled chicken, vegetable broth. Try fiber-rich foods like cooked sweet potato or canned pumpkin to get stool back to normal.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_4_week_old_puppies_have_diarrhea\"><\/span>Why does my 4 week old puppies have diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Young puppies are prone to parasites. Whether they are born with parasites or pick them up from the environment, parasites like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia all cause diarrhea in puppies and all require veterinary attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_4_week_old_puppy_from_having_diarrhea\"><\/span>How do I stop my 4 week old puppy from having diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treating Puppy Diarrhea<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Warm in bottle and let babies nurse it down. By bottle feeding them for one feeding, the electrolytes will help to counter the dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>Pedialyte can be used in an emergency but dilute 50\/50 with water as it is too sweet for a puppy or kitten and they don&#8217;t nurse the Pedialyte as well.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_my_4_week_old_puppy_Pepto_Bismol\"><\/span>Can I give my 4 week old puppy Pepto Bismol?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A bland diet for a day or two can also help your pooch&#8217;s issue. Plain-cooked white rice with a little chicken and some canned plain pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) could also help your pup&#8217;s tummy feel better. Once your dog is feeling better gradually reintroduce their regular food.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I give my 5 week old puppy for diarrhea?Is it normal for puppies to have diarrhea?When should I be concerned about my puppy&#8217;s diarrhea?What should a 5 week old puppies poop look like?Why does my 5 week old puppy have diarrhea?What stops diarrhea fast in puppies?How do you stop diarrhea&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11653"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11653"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11653\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}