Diarrhea 101
For Puppy Raisers
 Diarrhea Tracking form |
Diarrhea Questionnaire |
Diary |
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If your puppy has diarrhea, follow the Guide Dogs Bland Diet Protocol (PDF) (download and print out protocol).
For new puppies (just off the truck) with Diarrhea, please keep a record of the problem the Diarrhea Tracking form, and turn it in with your monthly report.
Remember, all puppies 16 weeks and under need to turn in a New Puppy Health Form.
For older puppies, it is helpful to keep a “diarrhea diary” (document time and consistency of the pup’s stools) and to complete the “diarrhea questionnaire.”
The diarrhea diary and questionnaire will help the vet to determine the severity of diarrhea and its causes and potential treatment options.
Contact your leader to discuss any diarrhea or other health concerns. The pup may need to see a veterinarian or have a fecal examination if any of the following occur or continue to persist:
Constipation: The opposite of diarrhea is constipation. The pup may strain and have very hard stools, even yelp when relieving. Try adding 1/4 cup canned pumpkin (not the spiced pumpkin pie filling) to his regular food for a day or two.