My senior dog has loose stool and I can't afford the vet. Help!

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Toby’s stool is loose. It comes out in little squirts as he walks around, rather than standing still in one spot. This is how he’s always pooped but now it’s looser. Our second dog has normal stool so we assume it isn’t some parasite they’re sharing. Toby has no upper front teeth so eats canned dog food. We feed him Canidae All Stages. His appetite is good. His energy is good. I cannot afford a visit to the vet again. (Still reeling from $700 for removal of a benign cyst on his tail.) He’s 14. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Male | neutered | 13 years and 7 months old | 10 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Diarrhea can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. You can try to feed him a bland diet mostly composed of boiled chicken and rice for now as that can help with mild gastrointestinal upset. If he does not improve, I recommend that you have Toby evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for diarrhea depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

My senior dog has loose stool and I can't afford the vet. Help!

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