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Why is my puppy's poop soft for two days? Is it normal or a concern?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 4 months and 16 days old

My puppy has been pooping softly lately for about 2 days this is the softest I have seen... is it ok?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on October 28th, 2017

Stool consistency can change from soft-serve to firm without being an indicator of illness. Sometimes it will change based on food or treats that they received outside of their normal diet. Stress can also cause softer-than-normal stools. If you see blood, abnormal contents in the stool (such as worms or "rice"), or Luna has vomiting or a decrease in appetite, then this may be a sign of illness and she should be examined by a vet.

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