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My dog's poop is solid first, then watery diarrhea. Is this normal?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 19 days old | 30 lbs

Bruno just took a really big solid normal poop then afterwards had a series of small diareaha like poops, he’s always done the big poop then small ones but this time the small ones are very watery , and ideas ?

4 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on November 3rd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is not necessarily uncommon and sometimes we see this being transient. In this case, it will get better on its own. If it does not get better and becomes diarrhea entirely, then things like colitis for example would have to be considered. For this reason, I recommend that you monitor him for now. If no improvement is seen or it becomes diarrhea, I recommend you have him evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. Good luck and have a great day!

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers
Veterinary Technician
Published on February 25th, 2020
It sounds like it's time to bring Dolly to your vet. GI upset, obstructions, illnesses, parasites, etc are all potential causes of long-term diarrhea. If you can, bringing in a stool sample to your visit can help your vet check for the most common parasites/illnesses that could be causing it. Your vet can then provide treatment as needed such as changes in diet, probiotics, dewormers, medications, etc.
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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM
Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident
Published on October 30th, 2017
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Diarrhea in a puppy is concerning as it can indicate gastrointestinal infections such as parvovirus which are serious. Other possibilities include intestinal worms or dietary indiscretion, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have Cooper evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment based on findings. At the very least, he can be started on anti-diarrhea medications. Good luck!
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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on August 24th, 2017
This is definitely diarrhoea, it could be due to something spoiled he ingested. Try to put him on boiled rice and chicken for 2-3 days, if it does not sokvecthe problem you will have to take him ti the vet un order ti get it treated.
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