Larger than normal poos may mean that your pup's food isn't being digested as it should, and they are not getting the necessary nutrients out of it. On the other hand, smaller poops may be a sign of a loss of appetite due to an illness or a blockage in their digestive process.
Why is my dogs poop so large?
If your dog's stool also appears too large relative to the amount of food they have been consuming, this could also be a sign that their meals aren't being properly absorbed (a hallmark of dry, processed food), or increased fiber intake.
Should my dog's poop be big?
So what's a perfect poop? 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. That's why although everyone poops, including your dog, taking a closer look at what comes out can give you insight into your dog's health.
What does large dog poop look like?
The feces should be firm, segmented and shaped like a caterpillar. It should feel like Play-Doh when squeezed. Hard poops might mean your dog is dehydrated. Liquid poop means your pup's large intestine isn't absorbing water properly.
When should I be concerned about dog poop?
Note that the occasional soft or loose stool can be perfectly normal. 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.
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