Withhold food for 8–12 hours if your dog is an adult and otherwise healthy
Provide small amounts of fresh water frequently
Offer ice chips if your dog is vomiting or drinking too fast
Feed a bland diet in small portions for 1–3 days
Use boiled chicken and plain white rice
Use plain canned pumpkin in small amounts
Keep your dog rested
Monitor for dehydration
Check for blood, black stool, or mucus
Stop giving fatty treats, table scraps, and new foods
Review any recent diet changes
Keep trash, toxins, and foreign objects out of reach
Give only vet-approved probiotics if needed
Contact a veterinarian if diarrhea lasts more than 24–48 hours
Contact a veterinarian immediately if your dog is a puppy, senior, or has other health problems
Contact a veterinarian immediately if there is repeated vomiting, lethargy, fever, abdominal pain, or refusal to drink
Contact a veterinarian immediately if stool is bloody, black, or very watery
Contact a veterinarian immediately if your dog may have eaten something toxic or a foreign object
Follow your veterinarian’s treatment plan if prescribed
Avoid giving human anti-diarrheal medicines unless instructed by a veterinarian