My 6-month-old puppy's poop gets runny later. Is this normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Whippet | Female | unspayed | 6 months and 15 days old
My 6month old whippet has started having diahorrea on occasions, if she doesn't have a poo for a while like overnight the first poo she does is firm and normal looking but as she does more poos throughout the day they get runny. She is always hungry also, was wormed about a month ago. Is well in herself though. Is this normal? Thanks.
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Most Helpful Answer
Published on November 4th, 2019
I would recommend switching the diet that has more fiber and that might agree with her a bit better. If after switching the diet and treats, she is still having problems with her poop, I would recommend bringing a poop sample to your veterinarian and have it tested for parasites. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions / concerns. Also, be sure to check and see if she is eating any plants or other abnormal things intermittently that may be causing the diarrhea.
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Published on March 3rd, 2018
It sounds like Cheeky is straining to produce the diarrhea. A lot of time this accompanied by urgency, an increased frequency of defecations and potentially blood in the stool. Assuming she is acting normal otherwise and not having blood in her stool, it would be ok hold food for 12-18hrs (while providing water). If resting her GI tract does not help or she is acting sick, then I would recommend she sees her veterinarian. Fecal testing will likely be recommended or potentially a diet modification. Good luck!
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Published on April 10th, 2018
Hi there! The clinical signs you describe are concerning when they occur in a puppy as they can be seen with serious gastrointestinal infections such as Parvovirus. Other possibilities include intestinal worms and dietary indiscretion, among other possibilities. The sooner these conditions are treated the better the outcome tends to be. For this reason, I recommend that you have Daisey evaluated by your veterinarian to check for these possibilities and to start therapy based on findings. At the very least they can address dehydration if present and start her on anti-diarrhea medications. Good luck! Keeping my fingers crossed for your girl!
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