If your dog has black dog poop, you might wonder what’s making it that way. Black poop in dogs may be a sign there’s a bigger issue, so making sure your dog’s poop is normal is the first step to their overall health.

Dog poop color definitely varies in dogs, and a lot of that depends on many things. The most important factor in dog poop color is what the dog’s digestive system is like. If they have variations in diet, hydration or health issues, that can affect the color of their poop. Generally speaking, a dog’s stool color should be brown, as this is a sign that their food has gone through the digestive system appropriately and efficiently. If you see black poop when your dog does their business, this could be a sign of many things. Healthy dog poop is not black, and black poop should be investigated.

If your dog’s poop is black, it could be a sign of stomach ulcers or bleeding in its upper digestive tract or their small intestine. Black poop, or even very dark brown poop is commonly that color because there may be blood in the stool, and it isn’t fresh or has had time to darken in color.

Sometimes this can be a one-and-done type of bowel movement and isn’t indicative of your dog’s health overall. Especially if they don’t have any more concerning stools and they’re acting normal.

But if your dog’s poop is consistently black, you should consult with your vet immediately because there may need to be immediate treatment.

Aside from internal bleeding or ulcers in your dog’s Gi Tract, there are other common causes of black dog poop. They include:

If your dog’s poop is consistently black, you need to talk to your vet and be sure your dog is getting the proper treatment. Your vet will want a sample of blood tests your dog’s stool, and will conduct diagnostic tests to look for the causes of black dog stool. Imaging may be needed to determine if there is bleeding, and what the cause is, and treatment may include

• Blood transfusion to replace lost blood
• Medication to promote clotting and prevent more blood loss
• Surgery to repair the source of the bleeding.

Just because your dog doesn’t have black stool, they could still have unhealthy guts and weakened immunity. While black dog poop is something that should be taken seriously because black stool often signifies a greater underlying issue, normal stool is a sign of good dog health and should always be the goal. Dark stools often trigger a pet parent to look more closely at other signs of their dog’s poop and health, but black dog poop is just one sign that a dog needs more focus on their gut health. That’s where Bernie’s Perfect Poop can make a big difference.

Perfect Poop combines the best fiber, pre- and probiotics and digestive enzymes to make sure your dog’s gut is as strong and healthy as it can be. When your dog’s poop isn’t a nice, firm, chocolate brown, it’s usually a sign that their microbiome is not balanced and that can mean trouble for their overall health and immunity. Giving Perfect Poop with each meal will ensure maximum nutrient absorption while also keeping their ability to fight off things that may attack their gut it’s strongest.

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