If a dog's poop starts solid then turns runny, it indicates they are affected by small intestine diarrhea. This type of diarrhea in dogs can be caused by various pathologies or infections.
Why does my dog have diarrhea after a solid poop?
The most common causes of diarrhoea in dogs are related to their diet, including eating table scraps or spoiled food, or switching to a new food too quickly. It can also be caused by stress, parasitic, viral and bacterial infections, and other illnesses.
Why is my dog's poop inconsistent?
If a dog produces stool inconsistencies that could be scored anywhere else on the scale and it persists for more than a day or two, the owner should take their dog to the vet. Soft stool without blood or mucus can simply be a sign of a dog's dietary change or indiscriminate eating.
What can I feed my dog to firm up his stool?
If you have checked the feeding amount is correct, cut out treats and spaced the meals and your dog is still producing soft poo the addition of just a couple of tablespoons of cooked carrot, sweet potato or squash to their meal can work wonders in firming up their poo. It should be a pretty quick change too.
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