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My dog has soft poop, vomits, licks paws after new food. Is it food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 20 lbs

HI! My name is Claudia and my dog, Max( Labradoodle, 2 years old) is liking his paws so much after we changed his food. Also he has been having some episodes of vomiting, not everyday, and very soft poop in the end of the day, only. Do you thing it can be because of the food or could be anything else?

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on July 31st, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Yes, this could be secondary to dietary indiscretion from changing his diet though this could also be something else. If it is just from changing his diet then this should stop very shortly. However, if this is due to something else such as pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, among other possibilities then this is unlikely to resolve and a veterinary evaluation would be indicated for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

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