It is generally abnormal for dogs to have white stools. This may be due to indigestion caused by dogs drinking too much milk, taking deworming medicine, or eating too many bones, rice, etc. In addition, it may also be due to bile duct obstruction caused by the dog being sick, such as jaundice, gallstones, etc. But no matter what the cause is, this situation is very dangerous for dogs, so if you find that your dog’s feces is white for a long time, you must go to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.
1. Drinking too much milk
Because dogs are intolerant to lactose, if the owner drinks too much milk for the dog, it may cause white stools. At the same time, because the dog’s intestines and stomach are also relatively fragile, if the dog drinks too much milk, symptoms such as diarrhea and vomiting may occur. Therefore, it is recommended that owners should not give milk to dogs in the future to avoid this situation.
2. After taking deworming medicine
If the dog has white stool after taking the deworming medicine, it is normal. This is the dog's elimination of parasites from the body, so the owner does not need to worry too much. The dog will return to normal after the parasites are eliminated from the body.
3. Indigestion
If the owner eats too much cornmeal, rice, bones and other indigestible food for the dog, he may also produce white stool. Therefore, in order to avoid this situation, owners can add an appropriate amount of water to the dog to moisten the food when feeding, and ensure that the dog drinks enough water. In addition, owners can also give their dogs some drugs that promote gastrointestinal digestion, such as probiotics, to help restore the health of their intestinal flora.
4. Causes of the disease
If your dog has been pooping white feces for a long time, and is accompanied by abnormalities such as listlessness and loss of appetite, then you should consider that your dog may have a disease. Diseases that block the biliary tract, such as gallstones, jaundice, etc. At this time, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for relevant examinations in time to confirm the condition and carry out corresponding treatment to avoid delaying the condition.