Puppy Frequent Bowel Movements
I have a
puppy which is stooling often and soft and is about a month old. It is
not as active and I want to know if this is a phase or sickness?
Parasites are very likely. Roundworms cause a loose stool, and irritate the lower intestines, stimulating the puppy to defecate more often. Because many nutrients are lost to the worms and from the diarrhea, the puppy would become thin and lethargic. Time to take your puppy and a fresh stool sample to your veterinarian.
Other causes include food intolerance, enteritis and improper diet. Again, your veterinarian can help by examining the puppy and the stool.
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