Dog's Poop Is Suddenly Much Larger and Very Smelly
Reader Question
My doggies poop is alot bigger meaning I cant believe it came outof her. It also stinks to high heaven.
Answer from Our Team
Large, very smelly poop usually means food isn't being fully digested or absorbed. Common causes are a new food, treats or table scraps, or scavenging. If the poop is also pale, greasy or soft, and she's very hungry or losing weight, it can be a sign of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) or another digestive problem.
If it lasts more than a few days, ask your vet to examine her and test a stool sample. Parasites such as Giardia can also cause foul-smelling stools. Your vet may suggest blood tests to check how well she digests food.
See our dog poop chart.
This is general information, not a diagnosis. Please follow your own vet's advice.
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