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My puppy won't eat and has loose stools. What's wrong and what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pug | Female | 1 month and 6 days old | 1.5 lbs

Puppy feels cheerful and happy after IV drip and eats nicely. However,soon afterwards she stops eating and passes loose motions. What could be the reason? And what can I do to ensure she is okay?

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 29th, 2018

If Dora is still having loose stool, I would recommend having her stool checked for intestinal parasites. If that is not the problem then I would switch her food and add a probiotic such as Purina fortiflora which can be found online quite easily or at your local pet store. I hope this helps guide you in the right direction. Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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