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My puppy has soft green stool after food change. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | spayed | 2 months and 19 days old | 54 lbs

My 11 week old golden retriever puppy’s stool is soft and green. For the most part it can still be picked up, but she has had some diarrhea like bowel movements. I noticed the change more so since we switched her to a different dog food, Nutro for puppies. Ive already began switching her back to the first bag we had her on, Instinct for puppies. She eats a lot of grass and likes to chew on sticks and she is not fully vaccinated yet. Is it just her food, or is something seriously wrong?

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Answered By Maria DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 21st, 2018

It is most likely due to the food change. Puppies can also have intestinal parasites, so it is always recommended to have a stool sample checked on Kylo. Your veterinarian can also give medication to help resolve the stool quicker and easier. They also can dispense a bland diet to help resolve it. Then you can gradually transfer her back onto the food she did well with. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 13th, 2020

    Hello. Then, I would not be too worried. A new home & a new diet can mess up the gut for a few days to a week. As long as Pepper is eating & feeling well, she will be fine, but do get her to your veterinarian as soon as possible foe a wellness check. She may also have some intestinal parasites that need to be addressed. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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