What does puppy poop look like

If the poop leaves behind any kind of trail, then it has a coating. Film often indicates large bowel inflammation that usually happens along with diarrhea. You may also see red streaks of blood or your pup may have difficulty defecating. They can put your mind at ease! Toggle Menu. Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube. Color Healthy dog poop should be chocolate-brown in color.

Here are some colors to look out for: Black: Could mean your dog is bleeding higher in their digestive tract. Most people get alarmed if their puppy is showing signs of constipation or diarrhea, and they should. These problems can get out of control very quickly if not dealt with in a timely manner. Evaluating puppy poop, your first job is to observe it's color, consistency, quantity, content, coating, and frequency.

A healthy stool has a color that ranges from medium to dark brown in color. It should not be white, red, green, gray or a black tarry color. A very dark color, almost black could mean that there is some bleeding occurring high in the intestinal tract which could indicate stomach or small intestine problems such as a stomach ulcer, cancer, or a tumor.

A red tinge or actual red blood in the stool could indicate bleeding in the lower intestinal tract. Bleeding may be coming from the large intestine or the anal glands. If there is large quantities of blood, seek emergency veterinary treatment as it could be something has torn the lining of the intestinal tract or something such as a tumor erupted.

Sometimes the stool is slightly discolored because the dog has eaten something that has a strong color. Some medications can also change the color of the stool. Some intestinal parasites, especially giardia and coccidia produce blood in the stool.

The only way to rule out parasites is to have a fecal run by your vet. Puppy Poop always has an odor, but poop containing blood has a stronger nastier smell that can't be ignored. Rarely you may notice a grey or yellow color to your puppy's poop. According to VetStreet, this indicates a liver problem, gallbladder, liver or pancreatitis which needs to be checked out immediately with your vet.

It can also indicate a food intolerance which mean changing your dog food. A large quantity of green material may mean that your puppy is eating grass.

Grass is not bad per se but it could indicate an upset stomach. A stool that has been sitting on the ground for a few days will turn lighter in color, often white. Also normal according to Pet People Place , a puppy or dog with too much calcium in the diet such as eating too many bones or a dog on a completely raw diet.

The other reasons why a dog's poop might be white is ingesting foreign objects such as toilet paper or paper towels. A bit of puppy proofing can help with this issue. Little bits of paper can find their way through the GI tract and may show up in the stool.

Normally this is no cause for concern unless your puppy becomes very constipated. Severe constipation in this case could indicate a blockage and a vet should be consulted. A brown stool with bits of white may mean worms. Tapeworms will shed segments that appear like white rice grains. Sometimes you will find long strains resembling spaghetti. Those are roundworms. Any type of parasite needs worming medicine. The consistency of normal stools is firm, but not soft or hard and shaped like a log.

You should be able to differentiate segments in the stool. Without these segments and firm consistency, the stool may be too soft. When the consistency is even softer, you will observe a puddle of poop. This is not normal. Neither is a liquid puddle that has no form at all. Too soft or formless? Poop should be relatively firm and come out in segments. Each segment should be approximately two inches long.

If the poop comes out as a single soft piece, this means that it has too much moisture. Your pup's body may not be absorbing enough water. If it comes out in small pellets, your pup may be constipated. The exact consistency will develop over time as you change their diet. For example, it may appear wetter if they're still suckling from their mother or you're just beginning to wean them off. Give it some time to develop as their intestines get used to absorbing different foods.

The volume of your puppy's stool should be relative to their size and weight. You should be concerned when the poop appears smaller or larger than normal. Smaller stools may indicate that your pup's constipated while too large of a poop may reveal that they're not absorbing the food properly. When you're puppy does their business, there should be poop and nothing else.

The stool should be consistent in content throughout. If there's anything visible in the poop, it's likely something that they weren't able to process. Now that you know what normal poop looks like, there are a few things you should keep an eye out for.

There are a number of health issues that manifest themselves in your pup's poop. If you spot any of these discrepancies regularly, bring your pooch to the vet for a proper analysis and diagnosis. Differences in color can indicate issues within the digestive tract. These colors can be found in streaks in the poop or color the entire stool sample. Black poop actually represents blood.

The blood changes color as it travels through the intestines, so black poop shows that there's bleeding in the upper part of the digestive tract or in the stomach. If the poop has red in it , that may mean that the blood is relatively recent. This can indicate bleeding in the lower intestines from scratches or hookworms. Yellow or orange poop may represent a malfunctioning liver. It's often an early sign of liver disease. White or gray stool can be caused by a few different issues.

Typically, it's because of issues with how the pancreas or gallbladder operates. Usually, greasy poop isn't a major health concern. It may mean that your puppy has been consuming too much fat. It may be from their dog food formula or because they got into your trash can and ate some greasy leftovers.

Also, look at the color. It should be brown, solid but a bit squishy, in one log-like piece, and sized proportionate to the amount of food your dog ate. Have a non-urgent question for a veterinarian? Compare Breeds Compare up to 5 different breeds side by side. Dog Name Finder Browse our extensive library of dog names for inspiration.