How long does diarrhea last in dogs?

Depending on the cause, diarrhea is usually a self limiting condition in that the problem will resolve on its own in the majority of cases. Chronic diarrhea is diarrhea that persists more than 2 weeks or diarrhea that tends to recur over and over. read more

The diarrhea can be acute or chronic with acute diarrhea being more common in puppies and young dogs although it can affect dogs of any age. Acute diarrhea starts suddenly and tends to last anywhere from a couple days to a couple weeks. read more

Diarrhea in dogs is a normal thing for all dogs to experience at one point or another throughout their lives. Most bouts of dog diarrhea (diarrhoea) will only last a couple of days, but on rare occasions your dog's loose bowels might continue over a long period of time. read more

The two most common causes of diarrhea in dogs are dietary indiscretion and intestinal parasites. Many canine infectious diseases are also associated with acute diarrhea. Food takes about eight hours to pass through the small intestines. During that time, the bulk of the food and 80 percent of the water is absorbed. read more