Is green poop normal for an orphaned puppy on milk replacer?

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2.5 week old orphaned puppy was switched to milk replacer 4 days ago. First stool after eating formula was mustard and seeding (indicating mothers milk) his second stool came 48 hours later and was very soft and light brown. Third stool was hard, dark brown (not red brown) and lumpy. Just now, the forth stool, was soft and mostly in tact but it was dark green in some areas and light green in others. Is this due to his change in diet? Is the formula too rich? his temperature is normal. Not fussy. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 16 days old | 2 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

It could be due to the change in diet. If he otherwise seems fine than continue with the milk replacer and monitor him. Have him examined by a vet if you have any concerns. He will need to be dewormed with a broad spectrum dewormer and vaccinated once he is old enough.

Is green poop normal for an orphaned puppy on milk replacer?

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