Your dog's poop can tell you about the dogs health.
By observing the contents, consistency and color of your dog's poop your dog's poop can help you identify and spot any potential health issues with your dog and decide if the dog needs to see a vet if necessary.
A dog that is healthy should have poop that is chocolate brown in color and be firm and hold it's shape when the dog poop is picked up.
The ideal color of healthy dog poop is brown which indicates the dog has healthy digestion.
If the dog's poop is black or tarry it can indicate that the dog has bleeding in their upper digestive tract.
If the dog's poop is yellow or orange in color it can be a sign that the dog has biliary problems or liver problems.
If the dog's poop is green in color it can be a result of the dog eating grass or even be issues with the dog's bile or gallbladder.
If the dog's poop is greasy or gray in color it can indicate the dog has problems with their biliary system or pancreas.
And if the dog's poop has white spots or rice like pieces in it, it can indicate the dog may have worms.
A dog's poop that is healthy should be firm and log shaped which is the ideal consistency for good health.
Loose, watery or diarrhea like poop can indicate the dog has an intestinal problem or infection.
And hard, dry and pellet like poop in your dog can be a sign that the dog is constipated.
And mucus or slime in a dog's poop can indicate that the dog has irritation or even inflammation in their large bowel.
If you notice any foreign objects such as cloth, plastic or any other non food items in the dog's poop, then the dog has ingested something they shouldn't have.
White specks or rice like pieces in the dog's poop can indicate your dog has worms.