Can You Tell If Your Dog Is Healthy By His Poop?
While it may not be one of the easiest topics to cover, many attributes of any living mammal can be detected by its Poop. It is true for human beings and it is also true for Dog’s. If irregularities show in the poop it can be a sign of a health issue.
Poop Knowledge
The color of your dog’s poop depends on the type of food you are feeding him. In general, your dog should poop at a minimum once a day. The poop should have a firm consistency and not be loose or runny.
Blood in dog poop
If blood is present in your dogs poop it could be a sign of a serious health issue. If the poop has red blood-like streaks in it or looks like a dark tar it may be a sign of blood in the poop.
If you have determined there is blood present in your dogs poop you should contact your veterinarian right away. They may request more detail and have you to bring a sample of your dogs’ poop in to be analyzed.
Other signs
There are many characteristics to look at beyond the presence of blood in dog stool. They include:
There are other characteristics you can look for in your dogs’ poop to keep an eye on his health.
They include composition, form, are there parasites visible, density and stickiness.
Good health habits for your dog.
For your dog to have a healthy digestive tract always make sure he is receiving plenty of microflora. This will help produce a health gut, help nutrient absorption, and improve the immune system for your dog.
No one knows your dog and his habits better than you do. Just keep an eye on his poop activity, take the time to look at his poop on occasion in case there are any issues. Occasional diarrhea could be from a single meal and does not necessarily indicate a health problem.
Feed your dog good quality food and a good dog probiotic.
