What's your pet's poo trying to tell you?

Your dog or cat’s poo can be part of the puzzle when trying to diagnose an illness, infection or parasite infestation. The clue is in the colour and the shape. While you should always provide a sample to your vet for further testing, our handy pet poo guide can help you to start decoding the mystery.

Is the consistency of your pet's poo cause for concern?

Firm, moist logs or piecesIf your pet's poo is firm but not hard and leaves no marks when picked up. Your pet has ideal poo, keep doing what you're doing!

Firm then wateryAre parts of your pet's poo firm and the rest watery? This could be a sign of stomach issues such as IBS.

Soft, watery logsThis could be a sign your pet's diet is highly processed and lacking in some essential nutrients such as fibre; and is not being digested properly.

Diarrhoea & watery puddlesThis could be a sign of stress, an upset tummy or illness. This poo can risk dehydration speak to your vet if it continues more than 12 hours.

What's the colour of pet's poo trying to tell you?

BrownNormal colour.

RedThis could be a sign of anal gland problems, internal bleeding, straining from constipation, colitis or parasites. Speak to your vet.

GreenThis could be a sign your pet has eaten too much grass, has an issue with their gallbladder or parasites. Speak to your vet.

Orange or yellowThis could be a sign of a food intolerance or a liver problem. Speak to your vet.

White specksThis could be a sign of malabsorption. If the specks are moving or look like grains of rice this could be a parasitic infection. Speak to your vet.

WhiteThis could be a sign of a poor diet. Speak to your vet.

GreyThis could be a sign of a pancreatic or bile issue. Speak to your vet.

BlackThis could be a sign of intestinal bleeding, parasites or cancer. Speak to your vet.