My dog poops multiple times on walks, and it gets soft. Is it normal?

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When I take my dog for a walk longer than 5 minutes, she poops multiple times, and usually they get progressively softer in consistency. Yesterday she pooped 4 times in 1 hour. She doesn't have accidents inside and has no other symptoms. She's 1 year old. Is this cause for concern?

Linda G, MS, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Probably not. Exercise can & will facilitate bowel movements, & the faster stool moves through the bowels, the less water is absorbed making the stools a little softer. This may be just normal for your pup. If anything changes, of course discuss this with your veterinarian, but if everything else is OK, I would not be too worried. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

My dog poops multiple times on walks, and it gets soft. Is it normal?

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