After getting along with cats and dogs at home for a long time, I believe that the owner will roughly understand their thoughts without words - whether they want to go out, want to eat delicious food, or want to be petted.

But do owners know how to quickly understand the health status of their pets? Today Kakato recommends a little trick for everyone - the poop observation method.

How to analyze the shape of poop

Poop is the residue left after food is digested. It is closely related to eating and living habits, so it reflects the condition of the gastrointestinal tract and body.

Doctors at the University of Bristol in the UK have classified human stool, with each different form corresponding to a different physical state. This set of stool classification methods is also applicable to fur babies.

Below we will explain 4 common forms of poop.

01

Dry, hard, granular

This is the driest of all poop conditions and is particularly easy to pick up, but it can indicate that your pet is dehydrated or even constipated.

If you find such poop, you should quickly pay attention to replenishing them with water and increase the ratio of fresh food to wet food. If the pooping situation persists, it is recommended to consult a veterinarian.

02

Strip shape, moderate softness and hardness

This kind of poop is relatively complete and easy to pick up. This means that you are a careful owner and always pay attention to your pet's balanced diet and appropriate amount of exercise. Congratulations, your pet is very healthy.

03

Strip-shaped, wet and soft

This kind of stool is wet and sticky. There are two possibilities for pets passing this kind of poop:

1) The food ration is not suitable for the gastrointestinal tract, causing allergies or causing immune system problems, such as inflammatory bowel disease.

2) There is an abnormality in the pet’s digestive system. If the pet’s mental state and appetite are poor and accompanied by vomiting, it may be gastroenteritis; if there is blood in the feces, it is more likely to be suffering from parasitic diseases.

When changing food for cats and dogs, especially when switching between dry and wet food, such a situation is likely to occur. The main thing to pay attention to is to control the amount of new and old food, and do not change it too quickly to avoid it. If soft stool persists, it is recommended to seek medical examination.

04

Thin, shapeless, even watery

Such poop is often accompanied by a foul odor. Excess water in the feces is a sign of diarrhea. The specific cause needs to be observed for other signs of the pet: if it is still active and has a good appetite, it is probably due to gastrointestinal allergies caused by eating irritating food; if the spirit and appetite are poor, it may be For food poisoning, gastroenteritis or pancreatic inflammation, it is recommended to seek medical examination as soon as possible.

The above are several common forms of feces in pets. Different forms represent different physical conditions. Owners should remember to observe carefully to understand the health status of their pets and take timely response measures.

Article source: Kakato Pet Food