My dog's poop is solid first, then watery diarrhea. Is this normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 19 days old | 30 lbs
Bruno just took a really big solid normal poop then afterwards had a series of small diareaha like poops, he’s always done the big poop then small ones but this time the small ones are very watery , and ideas ?
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Published on November 3rd, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is not necessarily uncommon and sometimes we see this being transient. In this case, it will get better on its own. If it does not get better and becomes diarrhea entirely, then things like colitis for example would have to be considered. For this reason, I recommend that you monitor him for now. If no improvement is seen or it becomes diarrhea, I recommend you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!
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Published on February 25th, 2020
It sounds like it's time to bring Dolly to your vet. GI upset, obstructions, illnesses, parasites, etc are all potential causes of long-term diarrhea. If you can, bringing in a stool sample to your visit can help your vet check for the most common parasites/illnesses that could be causing it. Your vet can then provide treatment as needed such as changes in diet, probiotics, dewormers, medications, etc.
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Published on October 30th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Diarrhea in a puppy is concerning as it can indicate gastrointestinal infections such as parvovirus which are serious. Other possibilities include intestinal worms or dietary indiscretion, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Cooper evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment based on findings. At the very least, he can be started on anti-diarrhea medications. Good luck!
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Published on August 24th, 2017
This is definitely diarrhoea, it could be due to something spoiled he ingested. Try to put him on boiled rice and chicken for 2-3 days, if it does not sokvecthe problem you will have to take him ti the vet un order ti get it treated.
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