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My dog keeps pooping large amounts. What's wrong and how to help?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | spayed | 7 years and 6 months old | 13 lbs

My dog won't stop pooping large amounts

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 28th, 2017

I am not sure what you are feeding but you should pick a high quality food that is easily to digest. Some of the lower quality foods will cause dogs to defecate more because the food is not very digestible. If he is having diarrhea then have your vet test a fecal sample for parasites.

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