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My puppy has digestive issues. What food helps with normal poop?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 14 days old

What is a certain puppy food that can help my puppy poop normal

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 26th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Every dog is different. What one puppy tolerates another may not. If Lobo is having diarrhea be sure to have your Vet check for worms, as that is a common cause of diarrhea in puppies. I would try a different brand of puppy food. I like Hill's Science Diet, Purina and Royal Canin. It may take some trial and error to find on that he tolerates. If his abnormal stool persists you should have your Vet examine him. Be sure you keep him up to date on his shots.

Have a great day!

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Related Answers from Veterinarians

Answered By Jeffrey Milner
Veterinarian
Published on July 8th, 2017
Hi, sorry to hear Voldemort is having diarrhea. The most common reasons for puppies to get diarrhea is worms. make sure he is dewormed properly by a vet. bring a stool sample to have them test it for worms, because not all worms can be seen without a microscope. Another reason is diet change. Since he is a puppy, it is likely you changed his food since getting him or have given him a treat he is not used to. And puppies are mischievous and can get into things like people food and garbage when not supervised. I would start by feeding hm a diet of boiled chicken and rice instead of dog food for 2 days to see if that clears it up. If not, take a stool sample to your vet and have him looked at and dewormed. Good luck, I hope this helps!
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on October 23rd, 2018
Lu is so cute! It could be he has intestinal worms. They are common in puppies and cause diarrhea. If he isn't up to date on his deworming treatments, pick one up for him from the vet in the morning. Should he be up to date on his deworming treatments, then I'd make him an appointment with the vet to be checked out. Best of luck, I hope this helps!
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