Loose and soft stools in dogs may be caused by indigestion, cold stomach, gastrointestinal disorders, etc. If the dog is not dewormed regularly, it may also be caused by internal parasite infection. If the dog's mental state and appetite are good, you can first feed the dog probiotics for conditioning. However, if there is still no improvement after two days, it is recommended to send the dog to the pet hospital for examination as soon as possible to determine the specific cause before treatment.

1. Indigestion

If a dog eats too much at one time or eats food that is difficult to digest, it can easily cause indigestion and symptoms such as loose stools, diarrhea, and vomiting. In this regard, the owner needs to fast for the dog for a day and feed the pet-specific probiotics to help regulate the gastrointestinal tract, promote digestion, and relieve the symptoms of indigestion. In addition, you must feed your dog regularly and quantitatively, and choose dog food that is nutritious and easy to digest and absorb.

2. Catching a cold in the stomach

Dogs are weak and often lie on the cold floor. Catching a cold in the stomach will easily lead to loose stools. Therefore, the owner must pay attention to keeping the dog warm at ordinary times. Do not let the dog lie directly on the cold floor. It is best to lay a layer of carpet. When the weather is cold, you can also wear a piece of clothing for the dog. Protect your tummy from catching a cold.

3. Gastrointestinal disorders

Dogs eat the wrong things or have a stress reaction, which leads to gastrointestinal disorders and loose stools. For example, suddenly changing the dog's food, eating unclean, greasy, spicy food, etc. will affect the dog's gastrointestinal health. In this regard, owners can feed their dogs pet probiotics to regulate their gastrointestinal tract.

4. Infection with internal parasites

If the owner does not deworm the dog regularly, the dog will be infected with internal parasites such as roundworms and tapeworms, which will cause loose stools and It is jelly-like, sometimes with blood or bugs mixed in. In this regard, owners need to use internal anthelmintics containing albendazole for their dogs, and they must also regularly deworm their dogs internally and externally.

Note: It is generally recommended that dogs be dewormed internally every three months and externally dewormed every month to prevent parasitic infections.