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My dog pooped dark green and soft in the house. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 2 years and 2 months old | 13 lbs

My dog has been fine all day. After dinn6 tonight, he pooped in the house. It was part normal and part soft and kind of dark green in color.

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Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 20th, 2019

It can be normal for the stool to be a variety of colors but since Biscuit pooped in the house (which I’m assuming is abnormal behavior for him) it’s possible that he’s about to have diarrhea. I’d recommend monitoring him closely and contacting your vet if diarrhea does develop.

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