{"id":9728,"date":"2022-03-25T06:41:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:41:57","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:57","slug":"what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/","title":{"rendered":"What does a normal puppy poop look like?"},"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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#What_does_a_normal_puppy_poop_look_like\" title=\"What does a normal puppy poop look like?\">What does a normal puppy poop look like?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_soft_poop\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have soft poop?\">Is it normal for puppies to have soft poop?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#When_should_I_be_concerned_about_puppy_poop\" title=\"When should I be concerned about puppy poop?\">When should I be concerned about puppy poop?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#What_should_a_puppies_poop_look_like\" title=\"What should a puppies poop look like?\">What should a puppies poop look like?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#Why_is_my_puppy_poop_soft\" title=\"Why is my puppy poop soft?\">Why is my puppy poop soft?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#How_can_I_firm_up_my_puppys_stool\" title=\"How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?\">How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#Is_it_common_for_puppies_to_have_loose_stools\" title=\"Is it common for puppies to have loose stools?\">Is it common for puppies to have loose stools?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#What_does_unhealthy_puppy_poop_look_like\" title=\"What does unhealthy puppy poop look like?\">What does unhealthy puppy poop look like?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#What_kind_of_poop_is_normal_for_a_puppy\" title=\"What kind of poop is normal for a puppy?\">What kind of poop is normal for a puppy?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#What_should_an_8_week_old_puppy_poop_look_like\" title=\"What should an 8 week old puppy poop look like?\">What should an 8 week old puppy poop look like?<\/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\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#What_is_a_healthy_poop_color_for_dogs\" title=\"What is a healthy poop color for dogs?\">What is a healthy poop color for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#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><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#Is_light_brown_dog_poop_healthy\" title=\"Is light brown dog poop healthy?\">Is light brown dog poop healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#What_should_healthy_puppy_poop_look_like\" title=\"What should healthy puppy poop look like?\">What should healthy puppy poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_soft_stool\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have soft stool?\">Is it normal for puppies to have soft stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#What_should_new_puppy_poop_look_like\" title=\"What should new puppy poop look like?\">What should new puppy poop look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-does-a-normal-puppy-poop-look-like\/#How_do_I_stop_my_puppys_stool_being_soft\" title=\"How do I stop my puppy&#8217;s stool being soft?\">How do I stop my puppy&#8217;s stool being soft?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_normal_puppy_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What does a normal puppy poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brown: A healthy pup&#8217;s bowel movements should be <b>chocolate brown in color. Green: Green stool could indicate that your dog is eating grass, perhaps to soothe an upset stomach. Black or maroon: This could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or the small intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_soft_poop\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have soft poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Soft stool can be normal in healthy puppies, but if a puppy that normally has firmer stool starts having soft stool monitor the change for 24 hours. If the soft stool continues for more than 24 hours or becomes diarrhea contact your advisor or area coordinator and start fasting the pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_be_concerned_about_puppy_poop\"><\/span>When should I be concerned about puppy poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most cases of puppy diarrhea are not severe. However, if your puppy has any of the following symptoms, call your vet immediately: <b>Bloody diarrhea<\/b><b>Black, tarry stools<\/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=\"What_should_a_puppies_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What should a puppies poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy puppy stool should range from <b>medium to a chocolate-brown color. Any color besides brown should be alarming. A dog&#8217;s normal digestion involves the gall bladder releasing bile juice to help break down the food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_puppy_poop_soft\"><\/span>Why is my puppy poop soft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog&#8217;s poop seems soft and loose, <b>it may just be an indication of a change in diet, or it may mean your dog has been eating things they shouldn&#8217;t be eating. If you&#8217;ve changed your dog&#8217;s diet recently, monitor changes in poop. You may have to alter the diet if it doesn&#8217;t improve.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_firm_up_my_puppys_stool\"><\/span>How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To firm up a dog&#8217;s stool, <b>feed them a high-quality diet that contains enough meat and fiber, and avoid fatty foods or a high-fat diet. You can also increase a dog&#8217;s fiber intake through homemade meals, addition of veggies or fruit, or giving them a fiber supplement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_common_for_puppies_to_have_loose_stools\"><\/span>Is it common for puppies to have loose stools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Diarrhea is actually quite common in puppies and can vary from one or two mild episodes that resolve quickly to severe gastrointestinal signs that may indicate a more serious illness. There are many reasons why puppies experience diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_unhealthy_puppy_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What does unhealthy puppy poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>unhealthy based on color. Brown: A healthy pup&#8217;s bowel movements should be chocolate brown in color. Green: Green stool could indicate that your dog is eating grass, perhaps to soothe an upset stomach. <b>Black or maroon: This could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or the small intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_poop_is_normal_for_a_puppy\"><\/span>What kind of poop is normal for a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Soft stool can be normal in healthy puppies, but if a puppy that normally has firmer stool starts having soft stool monitor the change for 24 hours. If the soft stool continues for more than 24 hours or becomes diarrhea contact your advisor or area coordinator and start fasting the pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_an_8_week_old_puppy_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What should an 8 week old puppy poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy puppy stool should range from <b>medium to a chocolate-brown color. Any color besides brown should be alarming. A dog&#8217;s normal digestion involves the gall bladder releasing bile juice to help break down the food.<\/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_a_healthy_poop_color_for_dogs\"><\/span>What is a healthy poop color for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brown: A healthy pup&#8217;s bowel movements should be <b>chocolate brown in color. Green: Green stool could indicate that your dog is eating grass, perhaps to soothe an upset stomach. Black or maroon: This could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or the small intestines.<\/b><\/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><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_light_brown_dog_poop_healthy\"><\/span>Is light brown dog poop healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brown Dog Poop Brown is the color you want to see when you look down at your dog&#8217;s poop. <b>Firm brown dog poop is an indicator of ideal gut health, as well as optimal digestion in our canine friends. If your dog&#8217;s poop is chocolate in color and firm enough to pick up easily, they are probably in good standing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_healthy_puppy_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What should healthy puppy poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Brown: A healthy pup&#8217;s bowel movements should be <b>chocolate brown in color. Green: Green stool could indicate that your dog is eating grass, perhaps to soothe an upset stomach. Black or maroon: This could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or the small intestines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_soft_stool\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have soft stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Soft stool can be normal in healthy puppies, but if a puppy that normally has firmer stool starts having soft stool monitor the change for 24 hours. If the soft stool continues for more than 24 hours or becomes diarrhea contact your advisor or area coordinator and start fasting the pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_new_puppy_poop_look_like\"><\/span>What should new puppy poop look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A healthy puppy stool should range from <b>medium to a chocolate-brown color. Any color besides brown should be alarming. A dog&#8217;s normal digestion involves the gall bladder releasing bile juice to help break down the food.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_puppys_stool_being_soft\"><\/span>How do I stop my puppy&#8217;s stool being soft?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Soft stool can be normal in healthy puppies, but if a puppy that normally has firmer stool starts having soft stool monitor the change for 24 hours. If the soft stool continues for more than 24 hours or becomes diarrhea contact your advisor or area coordinator and start fasting the pup.<\/b><\/p>\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 What does a normal puppy poop look like?Is it normal for puppies to have soft poop?When should I be concerned about puppy poop?What does unhealthy dog poop look like?What should a puppies poop look like?Why is my puppy poop soft?How can I firm up my puppy&#8217;s stool?Is it common for puppies to&#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\/9728"}],"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=9728"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9728\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}