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Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 9.5 lbs
I adopted a dog from the spca about 3 weeks ago, she's a spunky little girl and so much fun. She's a year old Chihuahua mix. 10 lbs She was completely normal this morning and when we came home this after noon she had runny and very foul smelling poop in three spots in the house, (not like her) and after cleaning it up I gave her food and she drank a bunch of water but didn't eat her food. Now she's coughing and acting very sleepy.
2 Answers

Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 16th, 2017
Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on October 13th, 2017
She might have eaten something spoiled that is causing this, it's not likely to be stress. offer him boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if she is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days.
After 2 days, you can put her back gradually on her normal food.
If she continues with the runny stools or if she is not eating, take her to the vet to get treatment.
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