My puppy's poop is dark and smelly after food change. What to do?

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I changed my dogs feed at 4 months, no big difference in the two or the quality of them, just because I moved to a country where 1st one isn't sold. My dog is 5months now and stool is dark and extremely smelly (not tarry). Not diarrhoea, just blackish and has a really bad smell. Otherwise puppy is fine, no sign of pain or discomfort. Playful and energetic. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 4 months and 10 days old | 37 lbs

Daniel Fonza, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would recommend switching the food to something like Science Diet or Royal Canin and add in a probiotic such as Purina Fortiflora which can be found online quite easily. If this does not help or it worsens, I would recommend having a veterinarian take a look at Finn so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

My puppy's poop is dark and smelly after food change. What to do?

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