What does your dog’s poop reveal about their health?

While visible symptoms are indicative of their ill health, did you know that your dog’s poop can reveal important secrets about their well-being? Indianexpress.com spoke to Dr Kavita Sargar of SWAP, Pune, a veterinary doctor, who shared insights into how different types of poop can signal underlying health issues in dogs.

Kinds of poop and what they indicate:

1. Loose stool: Indicates indigestion or a gastrointestinal infection.

2. Black stool: Suggests an infection in the upper or small intestine.

3. Red stool: Often indicates an issue within the large intestine.

The longer you delay treatment, it poses more of a risk to their health and wellbeing.  (Source: Pexels)

4. Stool with mucus and worms: This combination is a clear sign of parasitic infestation in the gut.

5. White or gray stool: Indicates a pancreatic problem.

6. Green colour stool: A clear marker of bile indigestion.

7. Hard stool: Just like human beings, this is a sign of constipation in dogs.

Dr Sargar said that the dog should be taken to a veterinarian immediately, in case of any such signs. Delaying treatment could worsen the problem.