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My new dog has loose stools and a dry, cracked nose. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 5 days old | 75 lbs

I just got a new dog. He is 10 months. We have had him for 2 weeks. His stools are never solid. His nose is always dry and has began to form very dry/ cracking spots. I worded him a week ago and gave him a 9-in-1 shot. What could this be?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2017

As for the loose stool, I would consider switching to a different food with a different meat protein such as salmon or venison. I recommend giving a probiotics as well such as Purina fortiflora. I hope this helps the stool. If it continues to be loose, you might want to consider bringing a sample to Tuckers vet to check for parasites.

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    Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

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    Hi there and thank you for using pet coach! From the pictures this does not look concerning. Noses can develop this dry and cracked appearance quite often. Many times it can be due to the environment or behavior of the dog. If Tucker does a lot of sniffing and digging then it is possible the nose could be cracked from this. I would recommend using a product called Biobalm and apply it to the boat 2 to 3 times per day until resolved if this worsens or does not improve, then I would have a veterinarian examine the area for further treatment recommendations. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns

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