Diarrhea problems

Question
My 3 month golden Cooper for the last 2 days has had diarrhea. I have tried pure pumkin. It work for a very little. I really dont know what to do. Should i take he to the vet. Is there anything to make him feel better. Thank you.

Answer
If you have a rectal thermometer, you could check his temperature.  If it is over 102 degrees, he is sick and needs to see a vet.  Otherwise, you could try a bland diet.

If a dog is having trouble keeping anything down or continuing diarrhea try this out of the manual I have from a large, knowledgeable dog guide school.

Bland recovery diet for dogs.

3 parts cooked rice, one part boiled hamburger or chicken, or cottage cheese. I think you can substitute boiled potatoes for the rice. Once in an emergency, we bought a plain baked potato from Wendy's.

This is meant for short time settling a dog's digestive tract. It is not the complete and balanced diet they need long term. I have seen it work.

Goldens are bad about foraging indigestables creating upsets.  

Once settled down, go ahead and switch to adult chow.  You should be feeding a puppy chow now.  Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds at 4 months, slows growth and helps develop sturdier joints.

Watch his weight too.  Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to easily feel the ribs, but not see them.  Each dog is different.  Standard recommendations are a good place to start, but each dog must have its food and exercise adjusted to its individual needs. Here is a link to a good illustrated guide, http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx