My dog has loose stools. Whats wrong?
Loose stools or diarrhea can be associated with many causes. Two of the more common ones are overeating and/or switching to a new dog food too quickly. The reason that overfeeding can cause loose stools is that our foods are nutrient dense and highly digestible. Because of this, you generally need to feed less of our foods than you may have previously been feeding. When an animal gets too much food, it creates a system overload and their body reacts by producing loosely formed stools. It has been our experience that once you cut back to the appropriate pet feeding level, the stool should return to normal in a day or two. Switching foods too quickly often causes loose stools. It can take about 4-6 weeks for the average pet’s digestive system to completely adjust to a new food. By taking at least 10 days to switch foods you make this transition much easier for them. If you do not feel that either of these explanations fits your situation, we recommend consulting your veterinarian or cont
