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The Vet's Corner
Is My Dog’s Poop Normal?
How many bowel movements is normal for my dog?
Normal, healthy dogs should defecate about the same number of meals they’re fed each day. If you feed your dog in the morning and evening, expect about two solid poop sessions per day. If your dog defecates less frequently (or even more often), consider adding healthy dietary fiber (that’s one of the reasons I love our Wild Earth formulation). More frequent bowel movements can be due to excessive in-between meals snacks, high-fat foods or treats, or extra feedings (well-intentioned guests, children sharing snacks, trash can diving, or leftovers are common culprits). More frequent potty breaks accompanied by soft stools can also mean inappropriate diet formulation, excess fats or carbohydrates, or a diet that is poorly digested. In general, if your pet is pooping an additional than two to three times more than the number of meals each day, ask your veterinarian for advice.How big is a normal dog poop?
Without being too brusque, big dogs have big poops and small dogs have small poops. Anything longer than an average man’s hand is impressive. Now for the dirty details: Most medium-sized dog’s poop will consist of two to three, inch-wide diameter, 3- to 4-inch long portions. The number, diameter and length of your dog’s normal feces is largely determined by the size of the distal or descending colon. Back to the bigger dogs have bigger… that’s why.A handy chart