The Scoop on Their Poop What Your Dog’s Droppings Say About Their Health
Your dog’s poop can reveal a lot about their health and alert you to potentially serious illnesses, stress, or issues with digestion. From the consistency to your pup’s bathroom behavior, every detail can offer important clues about their well-being. “Poop scoring” is an effective way to gauge what your dog’s droppings mean about their health and help you catch issues before they become bigger problems and even larger vet bills.
those are red flags that something isn’t quite right with their digestion.
your yard, it’s important to contact your veterinarian.
2. PERFECT POOP
4. DIARRHEA
Firm stools that aren’t too hard mean your dog’s diet is balanced and their digestive system is a well-oiled machine. It should have a segmented appearance and leave little or no residue after it’s scooped. Though slight variations or less-than-perfect number twos are okay occasionally, this is the consistency your dog’s BMs should be most days.
You should never ignore diarrhea, which could be caused by anything from eating something that doesn’t agree with your dog to dehydration or viral diseases. If your dog has diarrhea once but seems in good spirits with no other symptoms, watch them and consider a dietary change. However, if this lasts more than 24 hours or happens on and off for days, you must take your dog to the doctor. At Salazar Scoops, we care about your dog as if it were part of our family. Their health and well-being matter to us. If we notice any irregularities while scooping, we will alert you so you can take action quickly and avoid any potential concerns.
1. HARD, DRY DROPPINGS
If your dog’s droppings are very hard, dry, and in the form of small pellets, it could be a sign of constipation. Not only can this cause discomfort for your dog, but it can also lead to obstructions that may require a trip to the vet. If you notice your dog is straining, yelping, or has a case of the post-poop zoomies,
3. SOFT SERVE STYLE
Poop that ranges from soft logs to “soft serve” piles with little to no segmentation are a clue that your dog might not be feeling well, is extra stressed, or having problems digesting food. If you notice this in
For Our Furry Friends!
Fruity Pup-Sicles
Help your furry best friend cool down from the sweltering summer sun with this refreshing and healthy fruity pup-sicle!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups of strawberries
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A splash of water
2 bananas
Dog biscuits (bone- or stick-shaped)
1/2 cup coconut oil
Directions 1. Add strawberries and bananas to a blender and blend until smooth. 2. Heat coconut oil in a pan until melted. 3. In a bowl, stir the fruit mixture and coconut oil together until it’s the thickness of soft ice cream. 4. Add a splash of water if the mixture is too thick. 5. Pour mixture into paper cups and cover with plastic wrap. 6. Cut a small hole with a knife in the cling wrap of each and push a dog biscuit through as an edible popsicle stick. 7. Place cups in the freezer, leave until frozen, then let your dog enjoy their cold and fruity snack to beat the heat.
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