My 1 year old lab is experiencing diarrhea. My fiancé is gone on a trip and that’s when it started it started Wednesday.

Hello, I’m Dr. ***** *****stein. I am a licensed veterinarian with over 36 years of practice. I am not your pet’s veterinarian and cannot examine your pet, so I cannot legally provide you with any specific veterinary medical advice such as diagnosis or prescribing medication. However, I can generally speak to help you understand resources that may help you, advise you to seek medical attention, and provide support. I’m so sorry you are having problems with Bean. You must be very worried about your precious baby. I am sorry if you had to wait for help, but I just logged on.

Please allow me a few minutes to review your case.

I am so sorry Bean is sick.

Has he vomited?

Has his diet changed or did he eat something unusual?

What brand of food does he eat?

Is there any blood or mucus in the stool?

Does he take any medicine or have any medical issues?

Is he perky or depressed?

That's great!

What color are his gums?

Are they dry or moist?

That means he is hydrated.

Diarrhea is often caused by digestive upset or eating something that they should not eat. (cat drinking milk)

• Internal parasites
• medication
• Stress*
• Food intolerance
• Imbalance in good vs bad bacteria
• Organic disease (liver, kidney)
• Hormone disturbances (Diabetes, thyroid disease)
• Infection (parvo, salmonella)
• Obstructions
• Lymphoma
• Other

Most pets respond to feeding a bland diet consisting of boiled chicken and rice. To this, add a probiotic called FortiFlora made by Purina (available in pet stores).

You can also add canned pumpkin to the food.

If vomiting, diarrhea, and/or depression continue then your pet should get veterinary care.

Does this plan seem reasonable?

Did you read the text where I suggested a bland diet and probiotics?

Most pets respond to feeding a bland diet consisting of boiled chicken and rice. To this, add a probiotic called FortiFlora made by Purina (available in pet stores).

You can also add canned pumpkin to the food.

If vomiting, diarrhea, and/or depression continue then your pet should get veterinary care.

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