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Why is my dog pooping so many hard, large stools on dry food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 2 years and 4 months old

My doggy is two years only feed her on dried food she poops four times a day it is hard and she does a lot stools . Like a big dog thank you pet coach

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 31st, 2016

You may want to try a low residue food for your dog. If you put "low residue dog food " into your browser, it should come up with a large variety. Feeding this should reduce the amounts of feces significantly.

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