Visiting dog having diarrhea

[Haley, Yeti, and Phin]

We are puppy sitting for a friend while they are out of town and she is experiencing diarrhea. I'm thinking it's maybe the change of scenery because she was going to the bathroom fine the last day. I cracked open an emergency can of pumpkin and just fed some to her! I was wondering if there was anything else I could do for her besides a bland diet & taking her to the vet.

[Haley, Yeti, and Phin]

Update: she threw up the pumpkin :(.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I'd take her to the vet. it may just be stress from having been left, but I'd have a fecal done to make sure she doesn't have a parasite that could be passed on to Yeti. He's had enough trouble with digestive issues.

How old is the puppy? Has she eaten anything at your house that she doesn't normally get at home? 

[Ginny Nightingale]

I agree that a vet visit might be needed--it does not take long for a pup to get very sick--you should definitely give her a bland diet--the vet has an intestinal diet food that works wonders and in the short term, that might be easier for you. I always keep some on hand in case my dogs get into something they shouldn't and within a few days on that, they are fine and I transition them back to their food.

[Haley, Yeti, and Phin]

She is eating Yeti's wellness LID which isn't her normal food. They thought she would be fine on his food! She is just over 2 years old. She also got a couple of chicken jerky treats last night. Besides the pumpkin, that was it.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

It's probably the food change, especially if what she normally eats is very different from Yeti's food. 

[Ginny Nightingale]

I agree that suddenly changing food can be a disaster--and at 2 years old, she isn't as vulnerable as a young pup--I am just not sure why she threw up the pumpkin--but you usually mix it in the food, not feed it alone--

[Haley, Yeti, and Phin]

Exactly what I was thinking. Is it a stupid idea to try to give her a bland diet? I made potato and chicken for her if you think it's worth a shot.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Sure, and I'd give her probiotics, too. 

[Haley, Yeti, and Phin]

Okay!

[Haley, Yeti, and Phin]

By the way, does VSL #3 or proviable DC expire?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

VSL does not. Not sure about Proviable. 

[Haley, Yeti, and Phin]

Wonderful! Thanks so much Karen! Once again saving the day :)