{"id":7539,"date":"2022-03-25T06:39:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:39:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:39:45","slug":"how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/#How_can_I_firm_up_my_puppys_stool\" title=\"How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?\">How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/#Is_it_common_for_puppies_to_have_loose_stools\" title=\"Is it common for puppies to have loose stools?\">Is it common for puppies to have loose stools?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/#What_do_you_feed_a_puppy_with_loose_stools\" title=\"What do you feed a puppy with loose stools?\">What do you feed a puppy with loose stools?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/#What_can_I_feed_my_dog_to_firm_up_his_stool\" title=\"What can I feed my dog to firm up his stool?\">What can I feed my dog to firm up his stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/#How_do_I_stop_my_puppys_stool_being_soft\" title=\"How do I stop my puppy&#8217;s stool being soft?\">How do I stop my puppy&#8217;s stool being soft?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/#How_long_do_puppies_have_loose_stools\" title=\"How long do puppies have loose stools?\">How long do puppies have loose stools?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/#What_causes_loose_stools_in_puppies\" title=\"What causes loose stools in puppies?\">What causes loose stools in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-firm-up-my-puppys-stool\/#Is_it_normal_for_a_new_puppy_to_have_loose_stools\" title=\"Is it normal for a new puppy to have loose stools?\">Is it normal for a new puppy to have loose stools?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_firm_up_my_puppys_stool\"><\/span>How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To firm up a dog&#8217;s stool, <b>feed them a high-quality diet that contains enough meat and fiber, and avoid fatty foods or a high-fat diet. You can also increase a dog&#8217;s fiber intake through homemade meals, addition of veggies or fruit, or giving them a fiber supplement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_common_for_puppies_to_have_loose_stools\"><\/span>Is it common for puppies to have loose stools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Diarrhea is actually quite common in puppies and can vary from one or two mild episodes that resolve quickly to severe gastrointestinal signs that may indicate a more serious illness. There are many reasons why puppies experience diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_feed_a_puppy_with_loose_stools\"><\/span>What do you feed a puppy with loose stools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Introduce bland foods like <b>white rice, boiled chicken, vegetable broth. Try fiber-rich foods like cooked sweet potato or canned pumpkin to get stool back to normal. Give probiotics to replenish your puppy&#8217;s gut health. They come in a variety of forms like powders, capsules, chews, and yogurt or kefir.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_feed_my_dog_to_firm_up_his_stool\"><\/span>What can I feed my dog to firm up his stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed Your Dog <b>Canned Pumpkin<\/b> If your dog&#8217;s stool is loose and watery, try giving your dog plain canned pumpkin to help alleviate any stomach issues. You can also add a little canned pumpkin to your dog&#8217;s food for a natural source of fiber.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_puppys_stool_being_soft\"><\/span>How do I stop my puppy&#8217;s stool being soft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog has had one or two runny or soft stools, you might want to give your dog some time to recover by simply <b>fasting for 12 &#8211; 24 hours. A bland diet for a day or two can also help your pooch&#8217;s issue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_puppies_have_loose_stools\"><\/span>How long do puppies have loose stools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To firm up a dog&#8217;s stool, <b>feed them a high-quality diet that contains enough meat and fiber, and avoid fatty foods or a high-fat diet. You can also increase a dog&#8217;s fiber intake through homemade meals, addition of veggies or fruit, or giving them a fiber supplement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_loose_stools_in_puppies\"><\/span>What causes loose stools in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To firm up a dog&#8217;s stool, <b>feed them a high-quality diet that contains enough meat and fiber, and avoid fatty foods or a high-fat diet. You can also increase a dog&#8217;s fiber intake through homemade meals, addition of veggies or fruit, or giving them a fiber supplement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_a_new_puppy_to_have_loose_stools\"><\/span>Is it normal for a new puppy to have loose stools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Young puppies are prone to parasites. Whether they are born with parasites or pick them up from the environment, <b>parasites like roundworms, hookworms, whipworms, coccidia, and giardia all cause diarrhea in puppies and all require veterinary attention.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?Is it common for puppies to have loose stools?What do you feed a puppy with loose stools?What can I feed my dog to firm up his stool?How do I stop my puppy&#8217;s stool being soft?How long do puppies have loose stools?What causes loose stools in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7539"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7539"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7539\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}