Amy M. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My dog had diarrhea four times last night and has been passing strong gas all day. He had diarrhea a week ago but it seemed to clear up. Should I be worried? He had giardia when he was a puppy but that’s been about 18 months. His energy seems normal and he is eating and drinking fine. What should I do?

April 24th, 2023

Samantha Y. answered

Diarrhea and increased gas can indicate an abnormal imbalance in the dog's bacterial flora. Here are...

April 24th, 2023

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