Your Dog Has Diarrhea? Here Are the Top 5 Culprits! 

Sudden changes in food or consuming spoiled food is one of the main culprits of diarrhea in dogs.

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Emotional stress or anxiety can impact a dog’s digestive system and lead to diarrhea.

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Chronic conditions affecting the digestive tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease, can cause persistent diarrhea.

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If your dog has ingested toxic plants, chemicals, or foreign objects, it can lead to gastrointestinal issues, including diarrhea.

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Internal parasites like worms or fleas can irritate your dog’s intestinal tract and result in loose stools.

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