Puppy has watery diarrhea and weight loss but acts normal. What's wrong?

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I have recently saved a Labrador Retriever. She's about 8-9 weeks old . She had some weight on her then all of a sudden she started having major water like diarrhea and excessive weight loss. She is a very playfull pup, she plays with our other two little dogs and acts like nothing is wrong .. I am very worried and concerned..... what co old be wrong? Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Female | unspayed | 2 lbs

Jenny, DVM · Accepted Answer

She may have a bacteria, viral or parasite infection. Common causes of diarrhea in puppies that cause weight loss are coccidia, worms and parvo virus. Your vet can check her stool sample that will check for all of these as some are more severe than others.

Puppy has watery diarrhea and weight loss but acts normal. What's wrong?

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