{"id":10159,"date":"2022-03-25T06:42:19","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:42:19","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:42:19","slug":"why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is my dog&#8217;s poop oily?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#Why_is_my_dogs_poop_oily\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s poop oily?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s poop oily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_happens_if_your_poop_is_oily\" title=\"What happens if your poop is oily?\">What happens if your poop is oily?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_does_unhealthy_dog_poop_look_like\" title=\"What does unhealthy dog poop look like?\">What does unhealthy dog poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#Why_is_my_dogs_poop_covered_in_slime\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s poop covered in slime?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s poop covered in slime?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_causes_oily_poop_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes oily poop in dogs?\">What causes oily poop in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_do_oily_poops_mean\" title=\"What do oily poops mean?\">What do oily poops mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_causes_oily_stools\" title=\"What causes oily stools?\">What causes oily stools?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#How_do_I_fix_oily_stool\" title=\"How do I fix oily stool?\">How do I fix oily stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_color_is_oily_poop\" title=\"What color is oily poop?\">What color is oily poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_poop\" title=\"When should I be concerned about my dogs poop?\">When should I be concerned about my dogs poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_is_unhealthy_dog_poop\" title=\"What is unhealthy dog poop?\">What is unhealthy dog poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_color_should_my_dogs_poop_be\" title=\"What color should my dog&#8217;s poop be?\">What color should my dog&#8217;s poop be?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-is-my-dogs-poop-oily\/#What_does_light_brown_poop_mean_in_a_dog\" title=\"What does light brown poop mean in a dog?\">What does light brown poop mean in a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_poop_oily\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s poop oily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greasy or gray poop: If your dog&#8217;s poop is shiny or fatty, this is often a sign of <b>exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which is more commonly known as maldigestion. This is usually highly treatable with an appropriate diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_your_poop_is_oily\"><\/span>What happens if your poop is oily?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Oily or Greasy Stools If you have poop that appears oily, has a greasy consistency and is difficult to flush, it could be a signal that <b>your body is not able to properly digest fat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_unhealthy_dog_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What does unhealthy dog poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Also, look at the color. Shades that may be problematic include orange\/yellow (possibly caused by biliary or liver problem), green (possibly caused by a gall bladder issue or eating grass), or gray or greasy (possibly caused by a pancreas or biliary problem).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_poop_covered_in_slime\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s poop covered in slime?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mucus. <b>A dog&#8217;s intestinal tract produces mucus to help move poop along and to protect its delicate tissues. Normally, mucus is not visible on dog poop, but every now and then dogs will produce so much mucus that their poop becomes a slimy mess.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_oily_poop_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes oily poop in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greasy or gray poop: If your dog&#8217;s poop is shiny or fatty, this is often a sign of <b>exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, which is more commonly known as maldigestion. This is usually highly treatable with an appropriate diet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_oily_poops_mean\"><\/span>What do oily poops mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have poop that appears oily, has a greasy consistency and is difficult to flush, it could be a signal that <b>your body is not able to properly digest fat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_oily_stools\"><\/span>What causes oily stools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Too much fat in your feces is called steatorrhea. It may be a result of <b>overconsumption of fatty and greasy foods, or it can be a sign of malabsorption. This means your body either isn&#8217;t absorbing nutrients properly or isn&#8217;t making the enzymes or bile needed to digest food effectively.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_fix_oily_stool\"><\/span>How do I fix oily stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<li>staying hydrated.<\/li>\n<li>reducing dietary fiber intake.<\/li>\n<li>reducing dietary fat intake.<\/li>\n<li>quitting or reducing smoking.<\/li>\n<li>stopping or reducing alcohol use.<\/li>\n<li>reducing or limiting potassium oxalate intake.<\/li>\n<li>increasing dietary intake of fat-soluble vitamins by taking nutritional supplements, such as vitamins A, D, E and K.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_is_oily_poop\"><\/span>What color is oily poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yellow, greasy, foul-smelling: Excess fat in the stool, possibly due to a malabsorption disorder like celiac disease. Orange: May be due to beta carotene, a compound found in many vegetables, such as carrots and winter squash.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_my_dogs_poop\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about my dogs poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diarrhea or Loose Stools However, any time a dog is having multiple soft or loose stools, any time a dog is having watery stools, or any increased softness of stools that persists for more than a couple of days definitely warrants veterinary evaluation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_unhealthy_dog_poop\"><\/span>What is unhealthy dog poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most unhealthy dog stools have <b>a film or stickiness to them. This coating is a telltale sign that something is off and a vet should be contacted. An unhealthy poop will leave a wet or sticky trail behind. An off-characteristic stench can also indicate the poop&#8217;s coating is abnormal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_should_my_dogs_poop_be\"><\/span>What color should my dog&#8217;s poop be?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>brown color<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_light_brown_poop_mean_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What does light brown poop mean in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It could be the sign of a sign of liver or biliary disease or it could simply mean that your dog&#8217;s poop moved too fast through the GI tract to pick up the bile which changes the color to the normal brown you recognize.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why is my dog&#8217;s poop oily?What happens if your poop is oily?What does unhealthy dog poop look like?Why is my dog&#8217;s poop covered in slime?What causes oily poop in dogs?What do oily poops mean?What causes oily stools?How do I fix oily stool?What color is oily poop?When should I be concerned about my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10159"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10159"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10159\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}