samoyedman Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Pardon the poo topic :rolleyes: We've all seen old white dried-out poos lying around that crumble as they degrade. Well, just like that, occasionally my samoyed does poos which go white and powdery almost immediately. Its not a common event but occurs from time-to-time. Is this a sign of anything or a cause for concern? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 It's usually a sign of high bone content in the diet/faeces. Nothing to worry about and a lot more pleasant to scoop than the stuff that's like chocolate mousse :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny123 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Pardon the poo topic :rolleyes: We've all seen old white dried-out poos lying around that crumble as they degrade. Well, just like that, occasionally my samoyed does poos which go white and powdery almost immediately. Its not a common event but occurs from time-to-time. Is this a sign of anything or a cause for concern? Do you feed bones occasionally? If so, that's probably the reason :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 About once a week, and just a small lamb bone off a leg. But his diet is mainly pet-grade chicken mince with crunched up raw chicken bone in it Thanks for the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 If my 20 dogs didnt have white chalky poo I would ALMOST be inclined to go to a VET Any dog that doesnt have this is obviously on a commercial diet!!!!!!!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk vomit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Just one more thing. I notice he moves around a bit while doing a poo...one nugget, moves and repositions after inspecting his effort, then another nugget etc. He doesn't always do this, but I'd say it happens fairly regulalry. Is this normal? I'm wondering if its symptomatic of a blockage. When he's been eating sticks he gets so blocked he'll yelp when he poos...its an awful sound to hear your dog in pain. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Ah, now we can discuss the fascinating subject of pooing styles. :rolleyes: I have a circler, a walker and a backer up into bushes.. I think it's more a matter of style than function SM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 he needs a bit more vegetable/raughage in his diet, dog always straining to poo is not the healthiest idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Ah, now we can discuss the fascinating subject of pooing styles. :D I have a circler, a walker and a backer up into bushes.. I think it's more a matter of style than function SM. Sure makes us humans look boring eh? We're pretty much one-dimensional in this regard. :p I take it from this response I have nothing to worry about. Thanks. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Not if your dog is simply repositioning. If he's yelping then that is a symptom of blockage. With my older boy, he'll strain a bit if he misses more than a day's exercise. Exercise, in addition to fibre stimulates the gut and keeps everything moving along. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samoyedman Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) he needs a bit more vegetable/raughage in his diet, dog always straining to poo is not the healthiest idea He gets a big scoop of mixed freshly boiled veges every night...along with Eagle pack and the raw chicken mince. And he gets two good walks every day. That's the thing. I'm not sure if he's straining...it may be what Poodlefan is saying and its just the way he is? Edited August 21, 2008 by samoyedman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) Just be grateful he ain't eating it as he goes. I haven't owned poo eater (of their own poo) and I'd like to avoid that honour. :rolleyes: Edited August 21, 2008 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danois Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hey Angs is a repositioner - no dramas with straining or anything - I think it is a bit like a human having to hold a squat position - not the most comfy position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clyde Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 George lobs it out in the one spot (thank you George!) and then runs away quickly when he's finished. Just in case it's going to chase him I have had dogs who like to spread it out, sniff, have another go, spread it out etc. I guess they all have their poo idiosyncrasies. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InspectorRex Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Mine are circlers, then do some, then circle again and finish but nice firm stools now on raw diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ell&diesel Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 This made me think of Kenny: "Even dogs are embarassed to poo*. You see them doing it and they're all hunched up like they're trying to mate with* a cricket ball" *I've replaced his words with some slightly more reader-friendly ones :p Diesel likes the hunch-up-as-small-as-possible-and-look-away-like-you-have-no-idea-what's-coming-out-of-your-rear-end method. He won't go if we're looking, either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joypod Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 he needs a bit more vegetable/raughage in his diet, dog always straining to poo is not the healthiest idea Actually, the straining helps empty their anal glands which is in fact healthy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Noah ALWAYS runs to go for a poo, like he's got only one minute to do it, hehe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Joypod - not every time the dog goes to the toilet. Imagine being always constipated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 My dogs are on full raw but they don't constantly strain to poo - it takes them longer and it's always solid and not much during the day, but they don't spend 10 minutes doing it. Too much bone isn't great either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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