Healthy dogs will not struggle to poo and will comfortably pass waste that leaves no, or very little residue on the ground when you pick them up. The healthiest dogs will produce poos that are in the shape of logs with clear segments, and with the firm yet pliable consistency of playdough. The perfect poo 2 – Firm but mouldable logs Refer to our chart below to see how your dog’s poo scores and understand how healthy they truly are.
It seems appropriate that the perfect poo is a number 2 – not too hard and not runny. Vets generally classify your dog’s poo into one of seven different consistencies, ranging from dry and hard poos to very runny dog poos. Our Dog Food Finder can recommend the best food for your unique dog to ensure they’re regularly producing the perfect poo. Switching your dog to a different food will mean that there will be differences in the poos they produce as well. One off changes in consistency should not be a concern but if the problem persists, take them in for a checkup at your local Greencross Vets. If you’re feeding your dog a steady diet, their waste shouldn’t change much day to day. However, this is also something that you should be regularly monitoring at home. After all, what goes in determines what comes out…Įvaluating a dog’s poo is standard veterinary procedure to assist in checking a patient’s health. It may seem gross but looking at your dog’s poo is actually one of the best ways to determine if they’re being fed the right nutrition.
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