My new Golden Retriever puppy has soft, smelly, watery stool. Why?

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Hi! I just got a new Golden Retriever puppy. I noticed right away that her stool is a bit soft and incredibly smelly. However, I've noticed that the consistency started to become worse. I got her at around 1 pm and her stool was pretty much watery in the morning. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 23 days old | 9 lbs

Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Congratulations on your new puppy! it is very common for puppies to carry parasites or infections. The most common ones are giardia, coccidia, intestinal worms or viruses like Parvo. I cannot speak to what are the most likely illnesses seen in the Philippines as I have worked only in the US and UK - but I do recommend taking her to the vet as soon as theyre open to have tests done (take a fecal sample with you) and they will determine what type of treatment is needed. The most likely tests would be a Parvo test, +- blood test, a fecal float for parasites and a giardia test.

My new Golden Retriever puppy has soft, smelly, watery stool. Why?

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