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Why does my dog have soft poop when eating soft food and cat treats?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 15 lbs

So my friends dog has been eating soft food for a while and he only likes to eat cat treats and is having very soft poop.

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Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 3rd, 2019

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Eating soft food only is not concerning. An occasional cat treat is also not concerning. Soft stools could be from the soft foods- they contain more water- but if the stools are more like diarrhea, I would recommend looking into the cause. There could be a medical reason for diarrhea, like parasites or a digestive issue that needs to be addressed. If he used to eat hard food and now only eats soft I would recommend having a vet look at his teeth to make sure there isn’t something painful going on that’s causing the diet change. I hope this helps, if not please repost with a specific question. Good luck and kisses to Koda!

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