Most dog owners have experienced their dogs having issues with constipation (dry hard stools, or trouble passing the stool) and diarrhea (loose stools and/or with frequent bowel movements). Most of the time either of these issues are temporary. It may be due to stress or something they ate, and it tends to resolve itself. Just like us, dogs can experience temporary bowel upsets. Diarrhea is more common. Generally, the cause of loose stools is too much food, too much fat, or too much fiber. Too much food simply means the dog is being fed too much food to digest it all at once. It is important to know your dog’s weight. Most dogs need 2% to 3% of their body weight. Toy breeds need a little more food, 5% to 8%. |