This information does not replace your vet. If in doubt, if symptoms worsen, or in a real emergency, contact a professional immediately.
Possible common causes
- •May be related to a sudden change in diet
- •May result from eating inappropriate or spoiled food
- •In some cases may be associated with stress or environmental changes
- •May result from intestinal parasites
- •May be related to a food intolerance or allergy
- •In rare cases may indicate a bacterial or viral infection
When to monitor at home
- Single episode or mild diarrhoea lasting less than 24 hours
- The dog is lively, behaves normally, and continues to drink
- There are no other symptoms such as vomiting, fever, or weakness
- Recent change of food or unusual meal
When to contact the vet
- Diarrhoea lasts more than 24–48 hours
- It is accompanied by frequent vomiting
- The dog is exhausted, not eating, and not drinking
- Stools contain blood or abundant mucus
- The dog is a puppy or elderly (more vulnerable to dehydration)
When it may be an emergency
- Diarrhoea with abundant blood
- Severe weakness and inability to stand
- Suspected poisoning