How Many Times a Day Should My Large Puppy Poop?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The large breed dog is expected to poop at least 2 times a day (major fiber source here), and 3-4 times a day would be considered normal. Large breeds can digest big meals, so you really don\u2019t want your puppy to eat too much because they can poop \u2013 I could personally go for the weight watchers\u2019 way of thinking \u2013 too many calories equals more and bigger poops! A large breed puppy gets overly active and energetic and poops more than once a day.<\/span><\/p>\nIs your puppy\u2019s poop normal?<\/h2>\n
What should my puppy’s poop look like? Puppy poop should be soft and formed. Its consistency should be similar to that of peanut butter or cottage cheese. It should not be black or green in color.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nIf the coat of your young puppy looks dull and dry, it could mean that she is not getting enough water and maybe dehydrated. Dehydration can also cause constipation, so keep this in mind as well.<\/span><\/p>\nHealthy Puppy Poop Chart<\/h2>\n
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The 5 main characteristics of puppy poop to check are Consistency, Volume, Shape, Color, and Odor.<\/strong><\/p>\nConsistency<\/h3>\n
Watery and loose poop is not normal. I should be moist, compact, and easy to pick up.<\/span><\/p>\nVolume<\/h3>\n
The size of the poop will depend on the size of the dog. There should be an equal ratio of poop to the food your puppy consumes.<\/span><\/p>\nShape<\/h3>\n
Logs are the normal shape of dog poop, and they should maintain that shape when moved. Roud or pellet-shaped poop is a sign of dehydration or constipation.<\/span><\/p>\nColor<\/h3>\n
Chocolate brown is the normal color of poop, but anything in the range of light-dark brown is normal.<\/span><\/p>\nOdor<\/h3>\n
Poop will never smell nice, but there should be a fairly mild odor. An overpowering and pungent smell is not normal.<\/span><\/p>\n