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Why does my dog continue to have soft stools?

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Created: 2022-06-27 16:30:11

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Soft, Loose Stool If your dog's poop seems soft and loose, it may just be an indication of a change in diet, or it may mean your dog has been eating things they shouldn't be eating. If you've changed your dog's diet recently, monitor changes in poop. You may have to alter the diet if it doesn't improve.


What can I give my dog to harden his stool?

To firm up your dog's stool, try switching to a high-quality, low-fat dog food that lists meat as the main ingredient. Also, if your dog currently eats wet food, gradually replace the wet food with dry food until your dog is only eating dry food, which can help make its stools firmer.

Should I be concerned if my dogs poop is soft?

Note that the occasional soft or loose stool can be perfectly normal. However, any time a dog is having multiple soft or loose stools, any time a dog is having watery stools, or any “increased softness” of stools that persists for more than a couple of days definitely warrants veterinary evaluation.

What can I give my dog for very soft stools?

What to feed dogs with loose stools?Rice water (boil high-quality rice in a lot of water, remove the grains, and offer the dog the creamy white soup that's left)White rice.Boiled plain pumpkin.Yogurt or cottage cheese which has beneficial bacteria, for lactose tolerant dogs.Probiotics (these are also found in yogurt)

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