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Here?s an unpleasant yet important fact; you get to know a lot
about the health of your canine friend by looking at its poop. The
color of the poop changes even when there is a small change in the
diet of your canine. Consistency and poop color will tell you if
your canine has a health problem. Keeping an eye on your dog when
it answers nature?s call is important for this reason, however
unusual it may seem.Here are five types of poop you should keep an
eye out for:
- Normal and healthy poopLet?s start off with
good news; if your canine?s poop is neither too liquidy and soft or
if it is medium brown and shaped like a log, you have nothing to
worry. You are feeding your canine a healthy and balanced diet.
However, you should know that there may be small changes depending
on the breed and the food eaten by your canine.
- Green colored poopIf you see this color, it
doesn?t mean that your dog is from outer space. If your canine has
eaten a lot of grass or food with a lot of food color, the poop
becomes green. Low-quality food has a lot of dyes which can change
the color of poop. Either switch to high-quality food or feed your
canine a natural diet.
- Rock-like and grayAt first glance, this type
of poop might look like a piece of rock. However, this is an
indication that your canine might be suffering from constipation.
If you find your canine finding it hard to excrete, you will have
to take it to a vet. If you can?t visit the vet for various
reasons, give your canine food which is softer and has higher
moisture levels. You can also add small amounts of water to your
canine?s food.
- Liquid or soft light brown colored
diarrheaYour dog won?t think a lot when it comes to eating
things it comes across. If the poop is softer than usual, your
canine might have digestive or dietary issues. Stress is another
reason why your canine might have mild or even severe diarrhea.
There may be other causes such as parasites or problems with
organs. Take your pet to the vet if you notice diarrhea. The vet
will examine your canine and suggest a diet that will be meet all
its digestive needs.
- Blood or red poopIf you notice specks of blood
in your dog?s fecal matter, it could be a sign of bleeding in his
bowel. Parasites, stress, or poor diet are the main reasons behind
this strange red coloration. If the color of the poop is primarily
red, your canine might be suffering from Hemorrhagic
Gastroenteritis (GHE). This condition is common among small dogs.
It is a strange phenomenon as it can strike healthy pets. If you
notice streaks of blood or primarily red poop, you need to take
your canine to the vet.
Don?t feel shy to inspect your four-legged friend?s poop as it
is one of the best ways to determine its health. If you have any
queries about the color of your dog?s poop and what it signifies,
leave a comment below.