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Powder poops? Has anyone experienced this? Kaji just did his poop ritual (spin and pick a spot) and as soon as it hit the pad and tray, it broke open and it was powdery. His normal poops are dark and solid, and this poop was dark and solid on the outside, but bright yellow and powdery on the inside. Like cake almost. :confused: Should I be worried? He's eating and drinking fine, but yesterday my dad said he was acting out more than usual. My dad thinks Kaji was incredibly uncomfortable yesterday. |
Fussy is the word I was looking for. He was fussy yesterday, and really nothing made him happy. |
Did he go yesterday? I really don't know, but it sounds like he was constipated. I don't know if some pumpkin would help or not, but I bet it would. |
He's been pooping on schedule. All were normal little poops until the one today. I could give him pumpkin just in case. |
The yellow coloring sounds strange. Has Kaji had anything out of the ordinary or new to eat? I have read that with higher protein/better diets, the poop will turn to "ash" fairly quickly once eliminated from the body. If I recall correctly, you recently switched kibble. Could there be a correlation? Or was it just the one poop? |
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How can I better describe it.... Well, for lack of a better way to describe it, his poops looked similar to this: Attachment 331964 The inside was crumbly like a cake. I wish I was kidding! |
I think you have ruined donuts for me forever. ;) Hmm. Very strange poop situation. Is Kaji still fussy today? Did he seem to strain when he had this bm? |
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He's happy as a clam today. I got him a new toy that he's been playing with since Friday night. He even brought it to bed last night. :p |
The first time my kids had chalky or powdey poop it scared the crap of me. But I discovered what caused it. My dogs have powdery poop whenever they eat bones. The color is usually off white to light yellow. My pups are fine as long as they eat too many. If they eat them too often they become constipated. |
LOL I meant to say don't eat too many of them. I don't like bones but hubby thinks he share whatever he cooks |
I understand. Kaji isn't allowed to have bones. The only way he could have had some is if he raided the trash. Hm.... |
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Glad to hear Kaji is feeling well otherwise and enjoying his new toy. Hopefully this was an aberration and his poop will be back to normal the next time. |
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As far as the powdery poop -- I would not worry -- probably a little on the dehydrated side. I seem to have to remind mine to drink sometimes. They are pretty good in hot weather but this fall, I have noticed some pretty dry poops too. Always makes me remember to herd them to the water bowl. Annie is better about it. She seems to love her water bottle. The other two have not paid it any attention. I guess they were never raised with one and now think it is just for her. Glad I am not the only one looking at poops. My son kidded me about always looking after they go in the yard. I told him that is one of the best ways to see a health problem. He still thinks I am weird. |
Something I've done with mine and that has worked is I put crushed ice in her bowl and add the cold water. She hears or sees me and comes running. That is how I have gotten her to drink more water. She loves it! |
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Hubby was feeding them whatever he eats. He works graveyard and I'd find the evidence the next day. Yes I fussed at him. He says they gave me that look. Since I explained issue to him and also showed him change in poop. He has started deboning there food. |
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Sorry I ruined donuts for everyone! At least now I'll know you'll be thinking of me. ;) :D |
I can tell a change in their diet by the poop. LOL |
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How is it today? Any different or still powdery? Have you had any recent flea issues? The reason I ask, last year Remy had a bad bout with fleas. As we all know they can get a tapeworm if they ingest a flea, which of course Remy also got. Around this time the texture of his bowel movements was very very similar to what you are describing. Once we addressed the tapeworm issue all returned to normal. Obviously I have no idea if this is your situation, but its food for thought.... |
Lane has these on occasion. Your description (and the picture of the donut) is dead on! :p She usually eats Orijen in the morning and premade raw in the evenings. She is a rescue and for as long as we've had her she's seemed to "strain" a bit more when going than Rory who could probably poop on cue if asked. They both eat the same diet/supplements. Everything checks out fine at the vet though. I do see Lane at the water bowl a lot more than Rory still. :confused: |
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Anyway, Kaji's last 2 BM's have been perfect. No more donut-like poops so far. He was really fussy and antsy last night, he just wanted his belly rubbed. Maybe he had an upset tummy? |
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[QUOTE=DvlshAngel985;3341471]I think we all can. If you would have told me 2 years ago, that I'd look at and examine my dog's poop before flushing it, I would have told you that's nuts!!! Ah well, as long as my pup is healthy and happy, I'll do anything. :)[ I am with you on this and wouldn't stop for anything. It's gotten to the point where friends and family are calling for advice. :) |
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