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Why is my puppy drooling, having loose stool, and trouble urinating?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 7 days old

9 week old chocolate Labrador stayed with a family member overnight now drooling a lot in his sleep pool of saliva when he moves and coat wet, loose bowel movement this morning and difficulty passing urine wants to go but trickles out in good form though doesn’t look like he is in any pain, any ideas?

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Ana M, DVM

Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on April 24th, 2019

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Riley. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian today. Drooling can indicate nausea. This combined with the loose stool are signs of gastrointestinal upset. The dribbling urine though is not a typical sign of GI disease and it is worrisome. If he is dehydrated, he may not be making much urine. His veterinarian will evaluate him and determine if fecal or urine tests are necessary. I hope this information helps!
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