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My pet has soft, smelly poop, gurgling stomach, and isn't eating.

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Male | unneutered | 5 years and 1 month old | 22 lbs

My pet pooped soft,smelly and somehow sticky poo. After that he ate his dinner but after that I always his stomach gurgling. which is quiet unusual for him. for the past 3 days he's been choosy with his food. and this happened.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2019

Poor Duke sounds like he sounds he has diarrhea and GI upset. I can give you a home remedy to see if that helps. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Best of luck.

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