Perhaps it is not the most pleasant topic, but the truth is that our dog’s poop gives us fundamental clues about his health , the quality of the food we provide him and his rhythms of life (if he suffers stress, if he eats with anxiety …) . Therefore, it is important that we monitor them (in addition to collecting them properly) to ensure that our furry is in good health.
Although each dog is different, in general the dog’s feces should be dark brown, with a consistency neither too soft nor too hard . However, there are special cases, such as those dogs that eat natural alternative diets, such as the BARF diet, in which the poop can take on other colors, as we explain in the gallery.
The habits of life and, in general, the physique of the dog also influence, as in the case of people. There are dogs whose feces will be a little softer or a slightly lighter color throughout their lives, for example, and we do not have to be alarmed at this. When we do have to go to the vet and take the appropriate measures is when it comes to a sudden change in the way they relieve themselves, as it may be due to a health problem that must be addressed.
Food, as we said, is a very important factor, but there are also others, such as stress or changing habits. Even a move can change the frequency with which the dog relieves itself for a few days, just as we do with people. The most important thing is, above all, knowing how to determine the causes of these sudden changes in your stool and take the appropriate measures and, for this, the veterinarian will be our ally. Through a stool analysis we will be able to know, in most cases, the causes of this.
In any case, we must remain calm, since surely in most cases it is a mild digestive problem or a food allergy. Of course, do not ignore the signs and thus you will ensure the health of your best friend.
