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Why does my 10-month-old dog have diarrhea and soft stools for a week?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 months and 22 days old | 39 lbs

Hello, my dog ruby is a stuffy and is almost 10 months old, she has had diarrhoea on and off for the last week if it isn’t runny then it’s still extremely soft and not like her normal stools. She’s always been going a once/twice during the night in the kitchen but not waking us up to go outside.. just wondering if there’s any idea what might be causing it? We’ve been feeding her chicken and rice the last three days and not much improvement. Thank you.

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Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on April 23rd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Diarrhea can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for diarrhea depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!
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