Dog Poo
The strangest gift my son ever received was a book entitled “Scats and Tracks”. As we soon learned, “Scats” is the technical term for “Poo” or “Poop” or maybe I should say that it’s the Hunter’s technical term.. I doubt too many Ivy League types use that term.
The book arrived just before the Holidays and came all the way from the wilds of New Hampshire. We’re still not sure why on earth my sister-in-law would send a twelve year old boy in Virginia a book on how to track Moose in New Hampshire by following a poo trail, but we sure did get some good laughs.
Strangely enough, you can learn a lot about the size and health of many different animals by looking (disgusting though it might be) at their Poop/Scat. That includes your favorite puppy.
A dark smallest dry Poo means your puppy is constipated. Too much fat in his diet will result in a “greasy” foul smelling Poo.
You may also discover “strange” objects like pieces of string or your missing ear ring, after all, what goes in must come out.
Most dogs have very sensitive digestive systems and even small changes in their diets can result in diarrhea or constipation. Keeping an eye on their Poo can help alert you to problems before they become serious.
Never feed your pets table scraps, or “cheap” dog food. Feed only quality foods made specifically for your pets size and weight. Feed only all natural dog treats and make any changes to your pets diet gradually.