Why is my puppy dragging its butt and has soft stool? Is it parasites?

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I got a boxer mixed with Pitbull puppy about a week ago. I am taking her to get her shots on Monday but she has puddy poop and has been dragging her butt on the floor but no worms are in her poop what could it be? I am feeding her pedigree puppy food. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 11 days old | 2 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

Some intestinal parasites are microscopic so she may have hookworms, roundworms or coccidia causing the soft stool and the itchy rear end. You can clean her butt with a warm wet cloth which may soothe the area. Please bring a fecal sample with you when you get her vaccinations and they can check for intestinal parasites and get her the correct dewormer. Pedigree puppy food is fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Daisy.

Why is my puppy dragging its butt and has soft stool? Is it parasites?

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