Noopy's Little Tummy Trouble

My dog had loose stools at night: possible causes and what actually worked with Noopy

There was a tricky period for Noopy: digestive issues that completely turned our nights — and our mornings — upside down.

It started with loose stools, and very quickly settled into an exhausting rhythm:

between midnight and 9am, Noopy needed to go out every 1 to 2 hours.

Nights were broken up by constant wake-ups, and so were the mornings.

The strangest part?

During the day, everything went almost back to normal.

• either he didn't go at all
• or very little

On top of that, Noopy seemed fine in himself:

• he was playing normally
• he was eating
• he had all his usual energy

That contrast made me think it was probably intestinal irritation, rather than something more serious.

 

The first time: I didn't handle it well

It was the first time it had happened… and honestly, I had no idea what to do.

I tried things, I searched for answers, I improvised… but I hadn't found the right approach yet.

Looking back, I realise I was very much fumbling my way through it.

 

What I did at the time

To help him, I started by giving him nothing but Terra Canis Gentle Meal wet food for three days — a recipe designed for digestive issues.

Then I went back to something very simple:

• his usual kibble
• a little rice OR carrot (never both at the same time)

And most importantly:

I cut out all treats and extras to give his digestive system a rest.

 

How long it lasted

The recovery was gradual and quite slow.

Almost three weeks.

Little by little:

• the night-time wake-ups became less frequent
• his stools went back to normal

Until the day Noopy finally slept through the night without needing to go out.

 

A few months later: same problem, different reaction

A few months later, Noopy had loose stools again.

But this time:

I knew exactly what to do.

 

The method that actually worked

At the first signs, I put a simple and effective routine in place:

• no more fatty kibble
• Gentle Meal wet food in small amounts (around half the usual portion)
• for 2 to 3 days maximum

Even if he was a little hungry, it gives the digestive system a chance to rest properly and heal.

 

The supplements I used

Alongside that, I used:

• Smecta for dogs (Easypill Smectite, recommended by the vet)
• Purina Proplan Fortiflora (1 sachet per day for a dog of around 5kg)

⚠️ Important: don't give them at the same time

This is a really key point:

Smecta can destroy the good bacteria in Fortiflora

The two work together, but they need to be spaced out.

Here's how I did it:

• Smecta in the morning around 9am
• lunch with 1/2 sachet of Fortiflora
• evening meal around 7pm with Fortiflora
• Smecta around 11pm

Always around 2 to 3 hours apart.

 

The result

With this method:

• loose stools for around 2 days
• day 3: first almost-normal stools
• just the end still slightly soft

I kept it up a little longer…

and everything got back on track very quickly.

 

What I took away from it

This experience taught me something essential:

the less you do, the better it works.

• simple diet
• temporarily reduced portions
• the right supplements
• and above all: consistency

 

Good to know

I'm not a vet — I'm simply sharing my experience with Noopy.

If your dog:

• seems lethargic
• is vomiting a lot
• has blood in their stools

please consult a vet.

 

Conclusion

When a dog's stomach goes off track, it's easy to panic.

But with:

• simplicity
• patience
• and the right instincts

things can get back to normal much faster than you'd think. 🐾