While it may not be our favorite thing to think about, a dog’s poop is an important indicator of their overall health. As responsible dog owners, it’s important to know what healthy poop looks like, as well as common bowel problems your dog may encounter throughout their life.
What Does Healthy Dog Poop Look Like?
Healthy dog poop is characterized by a few factors: consistency, coating, size, shape and color.
Consistency: In general, dog poop should be easy to pick up, solid and not too watery. Your dog’s poop should stay in one piece when you pick it up, but should still feel soft, moist, and squishy. It should not feel dry or hard, nor should it be runny. Changes in your dog’s poop consistency can indicate constipation or diarrhea.
Coating: When you pick your dog’s poop off the grass, there should be no trail left behind. If there is a coating of mucus left on the grass, we recommend contacting your vet.
Size: For size, consider how much your dog eats. The quantity of food they eat should be proportionate to their poop size. Fiber is important for digestion and a lack of fiber can leave your dog with too little poop.
Shape: Dog stool should be log shaped and in one piece. Rounder poop can indicate dehydration in a dog and should be carefully watched.
Color: The ideal poop color is chocolate brown. Any…
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