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Diarrhea in a puppy

Diarree bij een puppy

What to do when a puppy has diarrhea

If you notice loose, watery or mushy stools in your puppy instead of well-formed stools, you are talking about diarrhea. Diarrhea in a puppy is common. Puppies are sensitive to dietary changes and infections. A puppy gets loose stools in the form of diarrhea more easily than an adult dog. Denkadog is happy to advise you on what to do in case of diarrhea. If, despite the diarrhea, your puppy is happy and continues to eat and drink, there is no immediate reason to worry. If a puppy has diarrhea, it is important that he continues to eat. The nutrients in the food will help the intestines recover faster. If you are unsure, consult your veterinarian.


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Things to watch out for when a puppy has diarrhea

Is your puppy sick and barely eating and/or drinking? Then he can deteriorate quickly. Puppies of small breeds are more sensitive. Think of a Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier and other dwarf breeds. A puppy of these breeds can get a low glucose level and faint due to the thin stool.

Good nutrition is very important to prevent diarrhea in a puppy

Denkadog has two types of puppy food .

  1. Pup Junior Croc

These crunchy chunks are suitable for all breeds up to adulthood. The food is easily digestible due to the chicken, beef and fish. This natural dog food has an optimal composition of calcium and high-quality proteins for strong bones and muscle development. This food also has a high concentration of essential amino acids and fatty acids. Pup Junior Croc can be given up to the age of twelve months. After this, you should switch to adult dog food .

Denkadog Pup Junior Croc

  1. Growing Up Sensitive and Growing Up Sensitive mini

This food is suitable for puppies of all breeds up to the age of one year. The food is very easily digestible and due to the sophisticated composition it solves diarrhea problems. This food is also a good solution for a Giardia and Leshmania infection. The Growing Up Sensitive mini is perfect for feeding small breeds.

Denkadog Growing Up Sensitive

How does diarrhea develop in a puppy?

Loose stools in the form of diarrhea in a puppy can have several causes.

  1. Puppy diarrhea due to stress

When a puppy comes into a new environment, it can suffer from loose stools. A new home often causes stress. A common reaction in a puppy is diarrhea. This will disappear after a few days.

  1. Changing food in a puppy

Changing food can cause diarrhea in a puppy. This is completely normal. The intestines have adjusted to a certain diet and if there is a sudden change, diarrhea can occur. The loose stools will stop after a few days for your puppy.

  1. Wrong nutrition

A puppy is curious and will occasionally come across something and eat it (unnoticed). Diarrhea is then lurking in your puppy. This is really very common. In some cases, diarrhea is due to the composition of the food that your dog eats. The composition of the food is guaranteed with good food. The quality of the proteins used and the digestibility of the food is good. This will also reduce the occurrence of thin stools that your puppy suffers from.

  1. Viruses

There are several viruses that affect dogs, and possibly your puppy, including Parvovirus which also causes loose stools. This is a very serious form of diarrhea and is extremely dangerous. Puppies are normally vaccinated against this virus in the usual vaccination schedule that veterinarians follow.

  1. Parasites

Read our blog: What is Giardia?

When should you take a puppy with diarrhea to the vet?

If your puppy has diarrhea, it can be difficult to determine whether or not you should see a veterinarian for a diagnosis. There are a number of symptoms of loose stools that you can look out for in your puppy. The main symptoms are diarrhea combined with lethargy. Other symptoms to look out for are a lack of appetite and frequent vomiting. We recommend that you look out for the following symptoms:

  • Watery diarrhea in a puppy is serious and cannot be left untreated for long. The puppy can quickly become dehydrated and weak.
  • If a puppy seems ill. For example, the animal is less active, less responsive to the owner and the environment.
  • If the puppy's diarrhea does not improve after three days and the animal is not sick.
  • If there is blood in your puppy's loose stool or other strange things.

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Preventing diarrhea in a puppy

If your puppy has loose stools due to stress, you can reduce this by gradually introducing new foods. By preventing stress and gradually making the food transition, loose stools for your puppy will often be prevented. Try to supervise your puppy as much as possible. This prevents the puppy from swallowing dangerous objects.

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In our webshop you will find different types of natural food for puppies. For example, we have special puppy food for sensitive intestines . Quickly view our range of puppy food and complete your order. Of course, you can always contact our experts for customized advice.

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