Dog Diarrhea in Virginia

Red flags that mean call a vet immediately: Bloody, dark, or tarry stool; Severe vomiting alongside diarrhea; Severe lethargy, weakness, or collapse. Virginia-specific factor: Virginia dogs face tick-borne illness as a less-recognized diarrhea cause.

Yes — RexVet is a Virginia-licensed veterinary practice. RexVet video visits with a Virginia-licensed veterinarian run about 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern, every day, including evenings and weekends when most local clinics close. Your RexVet vet can examine your dog by video and either treat the issue, prescribe medication where state rules allow, or refer to in-person care if needed. Visits are $64.99 flat.

For many cases, yes. RexVet handles mild-to-moderate diarrhea via video: bland-diet coaching, dewormer prescriptions for parasitic causes where state rules allow, probiotic guidance, and triage of when you need an in-person fecal test. Most adult dogs with single-episode diarrhea + normal energy do well with conservative management. A $64.99 video visit gets you a licensed Virginia vet who can recommend home care, prescribe where medication is appropriate and state rules allow, or tell you when in-person care is required. If the veterinarian prescribes, a pharmacy fills the prescription and a pharmacy transfer fee applies.

Puppies with diarrhea (parvo screening), bloody diarrhea, severe vomiting + diarrhea, dehydration signs, or any signs of toxin exposure need in-person care. Persistent diarrhea beyond 48 hours often needs fecal testing and bloodwork. If your dog needs in-person care, Virginia has multiple emergency clinics — but RexVet can help triage by video first so you don't waste a trip if it's not needed.

Virginia dogs face tick-borne illness as a less-recognized diarrhea cause. Northern Virginia's high wildlife exposure (deer, raccoons) increases giardia risk. Spring fertilizer runoff can cause GI upset in dogs drinking from puddles.

Until you can speak with a vet: Withhold food for 12 hours (water in small amounts is okay); Reintroduce a bland diet slowly (boiled chicken + plain rice); Track frequency, volume, color, consistency, and any blood. Never give human medications to your dog without veterinary guidance.

In a $64.99 video visit, a veterinarian licensed in Virginia can recommend prescription diets and handle refill requests. If the veterinarian decides medication is appropriate, they can prescribe where state rules allow; some medications need an in-person exam first. If the veterinarian prescribes, a pharmacy fills the prescription and a pharmacy transfer fee applies.

You choose the visit time when you book — video visits run about 8 AM to 11 PM Eastern, every day. There are no membership fees, no monthly subscriptions, and no surge pricing on evenings or weekends — every visit is $64.99 flat.