Newborn Puppy Poop Color Chart

Orange Dog Poop

On the dog poop color chart, orange is a color that could mean something serious. If you are seeing orange dog poop, it can indicate that there is a liver issue or possible biliary disease.

If its not just hard orange dog poop color but also orange diarrhea, call your veterinarian immediately.

Contents

When you are looking at your pets poop contents, you are looking for anything that is out of the ordinary.

These could be things your dog is eating that they shouldn’t be, or you may find signs of worms.

If you find anything that seems concerning, you should call your veterinarian with questions.

Green

Green dog poop color can mean that your pet may have eaten a large amount of grass. It can be a sign of a parasite or other issues.

If you continue seeing this color on the dog poop color chart, see your vet.

FAQ

What color should a newborn puppies poop be?

Stools should be formed, light brown with a yellow–seedy appearance. Urine color should be assessed on a cotton ball at least once daily to monitor for adequate nursing and dehydration.

What does unhealthy puppy poop look like?

unhealthy based on color. Brown: A healthy pup’s bowel movements should be chocolate brown in color. Green: Green stool could indicate that your dog is eating grass, perhaps to soothe an upset stomach. Black or maroon: This could be a sign of bleeding in the stomach or the small intestines.

When should I be concerned about puppy poop?

While mild diarrhea will often resolve on its own with time and patience, severe cases may require urgent medical attention from your veterinarian. Symptoms that persist over multiple days, or diarrhea accompanied by fever, bloody stool, pale gums, lethargy, mood changes, or tar-like stool should be cause for concern.

What does healthy puppy poop look like?

A healthy dog poop will have a chocolatey brown colour and be a compact, log shape with plenty of integrity. This is your puppy’s poop essentially saying ‘nothing to worry about here’. As well as being slightly moist, a healthy poo will keep shape when picked up.