my puppy( 11 weeks old, 15 lb) has diarrhea. what can i do
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Diarrhea
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Master Advisor Matthew says:
January 25th, 2009 at 05:38 AM
Hi
Withold food for 24 hours, with plenty of water available, and then feed chicken and rice only for several days. If your puppy seems lethargic and depressed you must take it to a vet ASAP as young puppies can get dehydrated very quickly and he/she may require antibiotics.
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