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Why does the dog poop white?

Pet Knowledge
This article is provided by Veterinarian Dr. Charlotte Brown
White poop in dogs is generally related to poor diet, which may be caused by eating too many bones or drinking too much milk. In addition, it may also be related to the dog's illness, such as biliary obstruction caused by jaundice, gallstones, tumors, etc., resulting in the inability to excrete biliflavin, and the feces will be white. If the dog poops white for a long time, it is recommended to take the dog to the pet hospital for examination and treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.

1. Eating too many bones

If your dog poops white after eating bones, it may be caused by eating too many bones. Because the solidified calcium in the bones cannot be absorbed, you will have white poop, which is actually the remains of the bones. This situation is generally not a big problem. Afterwards, pay attention to feeding the dog normal dog food, and the color of the feces should return to normal. However, this kind of stool is generally dry and difficult to pass, and can easily cause constipation in dogs, so it is recommended to feed dogs less bones.

2. Drinking too much milk

Some dogs are lactose intolerant. Drinking too much milk can easily cause intestinal discomfort and lead to white stools. This kind of stool is generally soft, and in severe cases, diarrhea and vomiting may occur. If this is the case, it is recommended that the owner should not give milk to the dog in the future. Even if the dog does not have such adverse reactions after drinking milk, milk is a macromolecular substance and it is difficult for the dog to absorb it. To get enough nutrition, if you feed it improperly for a long time, it may cause malnutrition and malabsorption.

3. Sick

Dogs suffer from diseases that block the biliary tract, such as jaundice, gallstones, tumors, etc., which prevents the normal excretion of biliflavin and also causes the dog's feces It is white. If you suspect that your dog is sick, you should send your dog to a pet hospital for medical treatment promptly. The doctor will prescribe medication appropriately based on the examination results.

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