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How often does your dog poop /an/?
Since my dog made the complete switch from puppy to dog food, he's only been going once a day. We did a gradual switch, and all during the gradual switch, he pooped 3-4 times a day, which has been the normal routine. Once we got to 100% adult food, he started only going once--in the morning. One small, firm, normal turd, and a little plop of softer turds.
He's not acting constipated (hunching over and coming up with nothing), not acting panicked to go, not lethargic, has the same energy/temperament as normal, eating the same amount, etc. He's just pooping less and the amount that comes out just plain doesn't look right for a dog who only poops every 24 hours.
For what it's worth, he's on TOTW. Normally I rotate flavors, but when he made the switch from puppy to adult food I kept the same flavor so it'd be less of a hassle.
Should I just get a fecal exam done and give myself peace of mind, or is this generally normal?
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>>2095216
Try adding some pumpkin to his food and give him probiotics if you are concerned.
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Mine only goes once or twice a day. He is fine but that does not mean that your dog is automatically fine too. Call your vet and see what they recommend
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pumpkin & kefir or natural yoghurt helps digestion
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I have a year old husky/pit mix. he poops about three time a day, sometimes two
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>>2095225
Actually, I normally give him a probiotic every day and we ran out around the time I made the switch. I'll pick up some more today.
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>>2095216
My golden retriever pup goes 3-4 times a day too. She used to go a solid 4 times, but now it's only 3 mor eand more.
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One of mine goes once a day.
The other will go once or twice. The other was sick for many years with a chronic issue, and he would go five or six times a day, but we stabilised him, and now he's quite regular and doesn't go nearly so much.
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