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Why is my puppy pooping a lot today but seems fine otherwise?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 5 months and 9 days old | 6 lbs

My puppy has went poop already 4 times today (she has been up since 7:00am and it's now 12:30pm my time) should I be concerned when she generally goes 2-4 a day. There has been no changes with her food and she's been eating and playing fine. Also I haven't noticed her go pee yet today unless she stunk off in a corner some where.

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Megan, DVM, CVA

Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on June 10, 2017

This is no biggie deal as long as she is eating drinking and not having diarrhea. A chihuahua is a small dog and therefore has a short gi tract. If she starts vomiting or her poop isn't solid or she stops eating contact your vet for an exam.
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