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Excrement speaks volumes about the state of health of our pet. Their color and shape depend on many factors.
Let’s find out the reasons why dog feces were white until a few decades ago.
Why was dog poop white?
Until the 90s, dog food was full of meat and bone meal rich in calcium. This resulted in dog poop often being white.
According to scientific magazine iflscienceWhen there is an excess of calcium and/or bone in a dog’s diet, it will not be processed properly by the quadruped’s stomach. So it has to be expelled.
However, these elements do not immediately change the color of dog poop. Only after the stool is leave in the sun for some time, the liquid flows out over them.
Why don’t we see white poop on the streets anymore?
A lot of research has been done to find out what is the best food for dogs. In the 2012 it was later established that meat and bone meal it’s not a good ingredient in the dog’s diet and it was decided to eliminate it from the menu of our pets.
In addition to this, the obligation to collect your pets’ excrements on public land has helped to drastically reduce the presence of our four-legged friends’ feces.
Does your dog poop white or yellow?
Most likely, this is because there is an excess of calcium in the blood. Another reason may also be problems with the pet’s liver and gallbladder.
Therefore, it is important to pay attention to the faeces excreted by our four-legged friend. If something worries you, consult your vet.
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