Why does my dog have runny poop after car rides? Excitement or stress?

it is likely caused by the excitement of the drive, going somewhere and meeting lots of new things and people. It is not a big concern that his poop is a bit soft. It should get back to its usual quality within a day or two.

If Kado's other bowel movements are normal I wouldn't be too concerned but if he is having looser stools all the time I would recommend bringing him in to the vet for an exam. It is not unusual for dogs to have a bowel movement and maybe even have it be a little loose on a run due to increased GI motility due to the exercise. If he is acting like he needs to go frequently, however, this can be a sign of colitis and he should see his vet. https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951545

Poor Winston! I can see blood and mucus in his stool. This can be caused by stress, especially if he is an anxious traveler. However, other conditions may also cause this and this episode may just be a coincidence with travel. Conditions such as intestinal parasites, inflammatory bowel disease, and foreign bodies may also be to blame. I recommend keeping a close eye on Winston - if these signs continue, or you feel that Winston is not feeling like himself, he should be seen by a vet right away. I hope all is well and am happy to answer any other questions you may have!

Usually the cause is either dietary related or secondary to an infection. If the signs have been persisting for a while, a clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

That is odd. I recommend to have him examined by the veterinarian to look at his nerves in his hind legs, lower back and rectal tone. The vet may recommend an x-ray as well to look at the spine (sometimes tail-less breeds can have deformed vertebra and that could be pinching a nerve). A problem with the innervation of the anus could allow this to happen. You should also have the stool checked for parasites just to be safe. Make sure Jasper is being taken out for bathroom breaks every 2-3 hours. Feeding him a low residue diet like Royal Canin may also help to decrease the amount of stool he produces. These measures would help if this is a sudden urge to defecate and he can't hold it. This could also be behavioral and related to excitement/submission though this would be highly unusual. Most commonly, puppies will urinate and they typically outgrow it. This link is about excited urination but you could use the same techniques if the bowel movement is related to the same type of behavior: https://www.petcoach.co/article/submissive-excitement-urination-how-to-control-it/ I hope this helps.

It could be the stress and the car ride. it could also be something your parents are giving her without you knowing such as treats or table scraps. it's not likely to be something that she catches from the other dogs though.

I am sorry to hear about Sam! If he is otherwise acting normally (normal energy, normal appetite, no vomiting) I would just monitor him and watch his next few bowel movements. Sometimes exercise can increase gastrointestinal activity, and stress can also sometimes cause some diarrhea (being out of town can be stressful). If he continues to have loose stool then seeing his vet is recommended.