My dog gets diarrhea after swimming in the river. Is it normal?

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Hi. Our dog (3) has always had a sensitive stomach. It took us a long time to find the right foods for her. She is mostly ok now but I have noticed that after swimming in the river in our park she gets diarrhoea. Her first poop before she swims is usually fine, then within 20 minutes of swimming she'll have a loose still followed by orange coloured jelly like stool. Then she'll have a few small runny poops. She's still happy when it happens. Could the cold water cause her muscles to expel more? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 3 years and 3 months old | 58 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pippin. If her stool goes back to normal later in the day, this can be due to the excitement of swimming. So dogs will get so excited to perform a physical activity. This combined with the movements of intense exercise can result in loose stool. If her diarrhea continues throughout the day or longer, then I worry it is due to ingesting river water. In this case, she should see her veterinarian for treatment next time it occurs. I hope this information helps!

My dog gets diarrhea after swimming in the river. Is it normal?

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