What causes my dog's wet, dark diarrhea and what should I feed him?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 1 year and 2 months old | 22 lbs
Hello dear vets. My dog chewie is fine now. But recently. He keeps pooping wet dark poopoos. We still can't go to the vet yet. But is there anyway how can i cure this? Like what should i let him eat. And also what causes the wet poopoo as well
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Published on May 29th, 2017
Soft stools and diarrhea can be caused by many things including parasites , food sensitivities, and eating things that irritate/inflame the intestines. I would feed chewie a very bland diet of boiled skinless boneless chicken breast and steamed white rice until you can have a vet examine him (if the diarrhea persists).
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Published on October 3rd, 2018
I would have your dog checked out by a vet. Wet food shouldn't cause dark stools. Diarrhea in dogs can be caused by food intolerance or allergies, intestinal parasites, dietary indiscretion, bacterial or viral infection, stress colitis, among others. The vet will do an exam and may recommend testing such as blood work, fecal testing, or x-rays to see what is going on.
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Published on June 5th, 2019
Poor Almond! Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.
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