Why does my dog get diarrhoea after eating canned dog food?

I ‘d be off to the vet to ask someone who has dealt with this before. Make sure all is well- usual dog foes. If clear, great! No, that doesn’t mean you must buy the expensive food from the vet’s office. (Not with as many special blends available.)Your canned food may be too rich for the dog’s tummy. My dog’s stomach was ‘iffy’, so I tried canned food for weight management. It doesn’t have all the rich additives which caused the upset. Keep some dry in the diet somehow- treats and such. Helps keep strong teeth. Vet first though. Have a sample of upset diarrhea,AND regular. Also watch to see if doggy eats grass and such when outside. Good luck. Pets to your baby. :)

It could be that your dog isn’t used to such rich or greasy food. I would mix in 50% quality dry food in the bowl with the canned and see what happens. I’m sure things will tighten up. To stop the diarrhea as quickly as possible, give the dog peanut butter and cheese. That will stop them right up. They love peanut butter.

If you really want to feed them right, throw some meat from an old, broiled hen (no chicken bones!) or other meat, such as beef, lamb, horse, whatever, and include a few cooked grains and vegetables, like rice, brussel sprouts and string beans. These are very rich in things a dog needs, including fiber, and they like it. Do it yourself and you’ll be sure to get your dog what they need and keep them healthy. Save the mammal bones for treats—the marrow is fun to get and very good for them. A bone lasts a long time and keeps them busy. It is the best playtoy ever, and very healthy, unlike the ridiculous plastic squeeze toys sold in the stores. I’m sure they taste a lot better and is a lot cheaper, too.

If you don’t have laying hens, give your dog a raw egg every once in a while. It’s good for the coat. If you do have laying hens, you need to keep the dog far away from eggs or you’ll have a helluva time keeping him out of the henhouse.

There’s no harm in giving him kibble only if he can’t tolerate the other food.

How old of a dog?

Dog does not equal dog. The kibble my old dog has been thriving on for years is not well suited for my puppy, and the Maltese is different yet again. This is why your question is hard to answer.

Dogs evolved from wolves, but we can’t ignore the time they spent evolving. First, they were scavengers, eating everything they could find. Then, jobs were found and breeds created. The guard dogs continued to get leftovers, but these varied in content due to differences in area, as well as the economic status of their owners. When meat is scarce, the dogs get stale bread rather than chicken.

Meanwhile, the lap dogs were fed turkey breast, and the terriers spent their lives eating rats. Only the expensive dogs of the upper class were fed a diet specifically created for dogs, and that changed with the years, depending on what people thought was good for their canine friends.

So, while you may never find out which part of the canned food disagrees with your dog, kudos for even thinking about this stuff. Too many owners are unaware of or indifferent to their pets’ stomach issues. Dogs – like humans – are much happier when they are on a diet which suits them.

I think you should consider having your dog eat only kibble for a couple of weeks. If his stool is consistently firm and there is not too much of it, perfect. You can then try out different brands of canned food, one at a time, allowing your dog to adjust slowly.

Good answers, all.
Please check with the vet first.
Especially if your Baby has not ever been, or is in areas for heartworm, ticks, etc.
Just to be safe…..

There are several reasons behind the condition of your dog. It may because he is allergic to one of the ingredients of that biscuit. Besides, it is also possible that his digestive system is weak, which can easily response to strange foods which your dog has never ever tried. Anyway, I think you should bring your dog to a veterinarian.