Dog has soft poop but is energetic

Dogs that have soft stools but are energetic may be caused by improper diet, parasitic infection, viral infection, gastroenteritis, etc. They need to be treated by adjusting their eating habits and taking oral medications. Active and effective treatment can control the development of the disease. Most dogs can achieve healing effects. If the condition continues to worsen and the treatment effect is not particularly obvious, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for treatment in time.

1. What are the reasons why dogs have soft stools but are energetic?

1. Improper diet

If you often feed your dog irritating food, such as chili, Garlic, etc., may cause intestinal discomfort, cause bacterial flora disorder, affect food digestion, and result in soft stools, which generally do not affect the spirit.

2. Parasitic infection

Usually caused by unhealthy eating habits, it will cause a large number of parasites to be contained in the intestines, which will be excreted through the feces, resulting in wriggling parasites in the feces. body and presents as soft stool.

3. Viral infection

If the body is infected with the virus, it will increase the risk of canine parvovirus, canine distemper and other diseases. When the virus in the body continues to increase, it may lead to the characteristics of the stool. Changes occur, usually soft stools, but mental and appetite conditions are good.

4. Gastroenteritis

If you suffer from gastroenteritis, it will affect normal eating and cause symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, abdominal distension and pain, and diarrhea may also occur. Generally does not affect normal mental state.

2. What are the treatment methods for dogs that have soft stools but are energetic?

1. General treatment

If it is only caused by improper diet, it needs to be adjusted. Regarding dietary habits, dogs should not be fed spicy and irritating foods. Dogs can be fed canned food, chicken breasts, etc., which generally will not cause abnormal stool shapes.

2. Oral drugs

If it is a parasitic infection, you can take anthelmintic drugs according to the doctor's advice; if it is a viral infection, you need to follow the doctor's advice and take antiviral drugs; It is gastroenteritis, and you need to follow your doctor's advice and take medications to protect the gastric mucosa and promote digestion.

3. Intravenous infusion

If the condition is serious and oral medication is not effective, you need to follow the doctor’s advice and inject antibiotics and antiviral drugs through intravenous infusion.Drug treatment can help the disease be controlled.