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.

Dog and human logic are similar in many ways but also different in many ways. Often the things dogs do seem backwards to the way we think. Sometimes, we need to think like a Dog to understand our best friend. And even then, we are still sometimes perplexed on why dogs do the things they do.

Here are some strange and sometimes hilarious examples of Dog logic.

BARKING
Dogs tend to bark, and bark allot. From strangers that may be passing by to the mailman. Does this mean that Dogs hate everyone they do not know? That is how we would think about this aggressive behavior. Dogs barking is because they are territorial, and any uninvited guest is a potential threat. They will repeat this process as they are protecting the pack from a potential invasion. They are just doing their job.

SNIFFING
Sniffing is a Dogs window to the world. Vital and critical information for a Dog comes via their nose. If humans walked around sniffing each other that would be totally inappropriate, however for a Dog is it akin to saying “hello”, “how are you?” and shaking hands. So, do not be alarmed when a friend stops by and your Dog goes straight for their crotch for a good sniff. Hello.

LICKING
Why do Dogs lick your face? It is another form of social greeting, and it is a submissive, friendly gesture. As far as other body parts such as hands, feet, arms, the stronger the smell the stronger the need to lick. Licking for a Dog is totally normal, you should however have a line when it comes to letting your Dog lick you.

BURYING EVERYTHING
Dogs typically bury just about anything the deem as “theirs”. It can be in a freshly dug backyard hole, under the couch, under the bed, or under a stack of pillows. It is like their garage, or storage place. Consider it their place for keeping their assets in a safe place for later retrieval. This is totally normal Dog behavior.

BENEFITS OF OWNING A DOG
1. Alarm Clock
2. Bed Warmer
3. House Security System
4. Best Friend for Life
5. Doorbell
6. Family
7. Cuddle Buddy
8. Love
9. Happiness
10. Loyalty Guaranteed

These are just some of the behavioral habits of Dogs we will be sharing on this Blog. We love Dogs. We love Dogs pure and simple Logic. Stay tuned for more!!

Are Some Human Foods Bad For Dogs?

We always consider our dogs part of the family, but when it comes to eating should we treat them the same? The answer is no. There are some foods we should not shared with our canine family member. Knowing what not to feed them is easy to learn. Below is a list of some of the foods research has shown should not be shared with your dog.

So just What human foods are bad for dogs?

Chocolate

Us human beings certainly love our chocolate; however, you should never feed it to your Dog. It can cause digestive distress, diarrhea, and vomiting. Some chocolates (Darker chocolates) even have a higher percentage of a chemical called theobromine which is very toxic to dogs and can even result in death.

Eggs and Raw Meat

The AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) as well as the CDC (U.S. Centers for disease Control and Prevention) strongly recommends feeding your dog raw meat or raw eggs.

Onions

This is usually something your dog will not want to eat. In any event eating onions can cause your dog digestive irritation.

Macadamia Nuts

Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, vomiting and hyperthermia in dogs.

Xylitol

Many foods now contain a sweetener called Xylitol. It is a sugar substitute found in sugar free recipes and food. In dogs it causes liver failure and should never be given to your dog.

Are there other human foods that are bad for dogs?

Mentioned above are a few of the foods you should avoid feeding your dog. If you are unsure about a specific food check with your veterinarian. If you believe your dog has eaten a harmful food you should contact your veterinarian immediately and have his number is an easy to access location.

It is always recommended to feed your dog, approved Dog treats as opposed to human table scraps.