My dog has loose stools, won't eat, and eats grass. Should I worry?

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I recently lost a dog due to a tumor in belly. I have 2 other dogs one of which seems okay (not depressed) but since losing my other dog oreo been having lots of loose stools but only at night when im asleep. Today he has been eating grass n refusing to eat but hasnt thrown up and dosnt really poop during the day, other then that he seems normal, not sure if I should be worried or not? Pet's info: Dog | Papillon | Male | neutered | 7 years old

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

It appears that poor Oreo is having some sort of intestinal problem. This is often due to an infection or parasites, but can indicate other disorders of the digestive system. Loose stools are not too concerning, but a dog that stops eating is. Dogs usually have to feel rather bad to stop eating. Considering this, it's best to have Oreo seen by a vet in the next 24 hours. It's difficult to know how concerning this is without seeing him, but if he's otherwise acting normal, then I would not be too worried. It's best to just get him checked. The vet will be able to help narrow-down the cause of this and give medication to make him feel better. If you have further questions or need further clarification, then you may consider having an online consult with one of our vets on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. This way, you can send unlimited pictures and have a text conversation with a vet. I hope that helps and Oreo feels better soon.

My dog has loose stools, won't eat, and eats grass. Should I worry?

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