What physical problems the shape of dog poop hides

1. Healthy dog poop is roughly yellow and brown, with a certain degree of solidification and moisture, and its shape It is cylindrical and has a certain hardness, which can be pinched with paper towels. A healthy dog has about one to three bowel movements per day.

Second, If the dog poops long and thin, that is, it is thinner than normal poop, it is a red flag. This may be due to the narrowing of the dog’s intestinal lumen for some reason, or the incomplete blockage of the intestinal tract caused by the accidental swallowing of foreign objects, but it may also be the normal discharge of such feces. The owner should carefully observe whether the dog still has other symptoms.

Third, Some dogs can pull out the poop, but it is soft to the touch, or it cannot be picked up. Usually caused by indigestion, intestinal stress, and mild inflammation of the digestive tract, intestinal parasite infections may also cause dogs to loose stools.

Fourth, If the dog pulls out the poo has no shape, it is mushy, and it will accompany A foul or putrid odor, and sometimes red bloodstains may be seen, which may be a dog with severe indigestion, inflammatory colitis, or a parasitic infection.

Five, If the dog’s poop is in the shape of small balls

and very dry and hard, it will also show when the dog defeces It is very painful, and there are many reasons for this. It may be that the dog drinks too little water, or that the cellulose usually consumes too little, resulting in insufficient lubrication of the intestines, or caused by anger. The owner should adjust the dog’s diet in time, increase the proportion of fiber-rich foods, and let the dog drink more water.

The shape of dog poop also includes mosaic poop, watery poop, mucus poop, tar poop, etc., which are more or less caused by diet or gastrointestinal Problems, the owner must make adjustments in time, otherwise it is likely to cause gastrointestinal problems in the dog. If you have other related questions, you can also consult your veterinarian.

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