First, the reasons for the smell of dog stool
The abnormal smell of dog stool mainly includes The following five reasons:
1. The stench of dog poop is generally directly related to the food. For example, the dog eats too much meat, too much greasy, too messy, too much food, resulting in indigestion etc., may lead to excessive fecal odor.
2. It may be that the dog’s own digestive function is abnormal, for example, the gastrointestinal function does not fully play its normal role, or the digestive ability of the corgi, French bulldog, English bulldog, etc. is relatively weak, which will also lead to The smell of dog poop will be a little stronger.
3. Dog constipation can also lead to smelly stools, especially in older dogs. Because the gastrointestinal digestive system of the dog after constipation will slow down, the stool will accumulate in the intestine for a long time, and a large amount of ammonia and nitrogen will be produced, so the fecal odor will also become more serious.
4. Dogs eat spoiled or rotten food by mistake, or drink unclean water, etc., and eat a lot of harmful bacteria into their stomachs, resulting in gastrointestinal flora disorders and intestinal dysfunction. Severe odor is produced.
5. Dog stool odor may also be caused by canine parvovirus and coronavirus infection. These viruses will invade the dog’s intestine, causing intestinal flora disturbance and damage to the intestinal mucosa. At this time, careful attention is required. For inspection, you can observe the feces of the pet for two to three days. If the dog is found to be diarrhea, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital to check whether the dog is infected with the virus.
Second, what should I do if my dog’s stool is smelly?
The way to deal with the smelly dog poop is actually very simple. First of all, the pet owner needs to recall whether he has eaten a lot of other food for the dog recently. If so, it is recommended to feed the dog for a period of time. of dog food to see if the dog’s poop is still so stinky.
If the pet owner does not give the dog food indiscriminately, he needs to check whether the dog food is moldy, deteriorated, expired, etc. It is usually recommended to put the dog food in a dry and ventilated place. Close it immediately after taking it. Some dog food itself is relatively greasy, which may cause the dog’s stool to be smelly. It is recommended to replace it directly.
Secondly, pay attention to let the dog drink more water and exercise more to promote intestinal peristalsis and digestion. Some dogs are born with poor digestive systems. It is recommended to feed them probiotics for a period of time to regulate their stomachs.
If the dog has symptoms such as loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy in addition to the smelly stool, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for examination in time.
