My puppy's poop is solid then soft. Is her food the problem?

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My puppy has solid stool in the mornings, but as the day progresses her stool becomes very soft, almost to a liquid. She does not have diarrhea; she goes consistently 3-4 times a day at the same time, but her stool softens throughout the day. Is due to her large water consumption? Or is she not getting what she needs from her puppy food? She eats Blue Buffalo Large Breed Puppy Food. She is fed according to the label. Thanks! Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Female | spayed | 3 months and 21 days old | 31 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Addison! This could be caused by several things from large water intake, parasites, or even her dog food. Blue buffalo can actually be too rich for some dogs. I have also seen other complications from eating blue buffalo like bladder crystals and bladder stones. You some consider switching her to something With less protein like science diet, Royal canin, or Iams. If you want a food with a more “natural” approach, natural balance is also a good choice. When you switch her, I would slowly mix in the new food and gradually transition her over a 10 to 14 day period. Also, I would have your vet take a look at her. Your vet will be able to do a fecal to check for worms. I would make sure they also check for giardia and campylobacter as these are parasites/bacteria that commonly can cause similar issues but are difficult to diagnose. Lastly, i would get her started on some probiotics. I like ones made by vetriscience and Thorne. I hope this helps and she starts to feel better.

My puppy's poop is solid then soft. Is her food the problem?

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