My 5-week-old puppy has soft poop after starting food, what can I do?

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Hi my pups are now 5 half weeks old and since putting them on food the poo been soft or running I have tried changing there food adding rice is there something else I can try. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is very likely your pups have intestinal parasites (worms) that are causing the loose stool. You should deworm (i.e. Pyrantel Palmoate is the general dewormer that treats Roundworms and Hookworms) them all and see if the diarrhea resolves or improves. It is also best to offer them all small amounts of Pedialyte so that they don't get dehydrated. It is also best to get one of them a fecal test to make sure no other bacteria or parasites are present that require special dewormer.

My 5-week-old puppy has soft poop after starting food, what can I do?

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