You watch your dog in every other way such as looking into his eyes to make certain they are clear, taking care of the texture of his coat by brushing him and even brushing his teeth and checking his breath. What is next? You got it. Check his poop to make sure everything is okay there too!

Pay attention to abnormal signs. The occasional poo that tends to be somewhat loose, sometimes containing a bit of mucus, or even a little blood may not instantly indicate a problem. It is when an abnormal amount is present, or when more than a couple of days pass by with the poo deviating from the norm.

You can bet that something’s wrong with your pet’s system if diarrhea in colors ranging from mustard yellow to green to dark brown is seen.

Blood in his stool might make his poo black, tarry, or red which can imply the presence of parasites, infections, allergies, polyps, cancer, or having ingested something sharp and indigestible. While black tarry poo normally suggests bleeding in the upper part of his intestine, red blood signifies a problem in his lower intestine or anal area.

Being aware of what is a normal poop for your dog, and regularly checking his stool for any observed deviation in color, consistency, and smell is as crucial as having a first-aid kit on hand for emergency situations. Make assessing your pooch’s poop for health as natural as taking him out for a regular walk.

Who would have thought a dog’s poop could be a tell-tale sign of a serious health issue? If you would like to read more about this very serious topic please visit Dogington Post.

If you catch an irregularity early you could save your dog’s life! Take a look at that poop regularly!!