POOP!

It’s all something we deal with as dog owners. We don’t want to talk about it, but when we have a question, how do we know that our dogs are healthy? We look at the poop.

So here’s a list of things to look for:

CHOCOLATE BROWN: If the poop is chocolate brown to dark brown, firm, and formed, then your dog is normal.

GREEN: It’s usually just from eating too much grass. However, it could also indicate a gall bladder issue.

ORANGE/YELLOW: Did they eat something orange or yellow? If not, it could indicate a liver issue. Take sample to your vet.

RED STREAKS: This is blood in your dog’s poop. If it’s bright red, it may be a surface or anus cut. If it’s darker, it’s older blood. If it’s just a little bit, keep an eye on it but there’s no need for a vet visit. If there’s a significant amount of blood, or dark blood, then contact your vet.

BLACK: This could mean bleeding in the upper GI tract, contact your vet and take a sample.

GREY/GREASY: This is not after the poop has had a chance to age. This is grey straight out of the dog. It can indicate a pancreas or biliary issue. Take sample to vet.

WHITE SPOTS: If you see white spots, white grain, or “spaghetti” in your dog’s poop, it has worms. Here’s some more info about that, article Worms.