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My Maltese dog keeps pooping diarrhea, when should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 80 lbs

My dog keeps pooping. Diarrhea Hes a Maltese 2 year old.

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on January 11th, 2019

Poor Kapo! There are so many causes for diarrhea including parasites, toxins, foreign bodies, sudden change of foods, pancreatitis, table foods, bacterial or viral infections and much more. Since Kapo is such a small dog, I would have your vet take a look at him so he doesn't become any more dehydrated. Your vet will be able to do a fecal, bloodwork and even x-rays if needed. They will get him started on the proper medicine to help the diarrhea and give him fluids if needed. I hope this helps!

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