Last Updated on November 15, by Dogster Team. Nia Perkins. Healthy dog stools should be moist and solid. Dry, crumbly dog poop is a sign of constipation, dehydration, or blockage.
A dog becomes constipated for different reasons. Your dog may simply need more water or fiber. But there are other causes of constipation and blockage that you should address right away.
Dehydration is when a dog loses more water than it consumes. Dehydration is the most common reason why dogs have dry and powdery poop. Water helps lubricate the digestive tract and keeps your colon smooth and flexible. Like humans, dogs need to drink water daily, or they experience medical concerns that can turn into serious issues. How to Treat It Offer water in small amounts. Sometimes dogs drink too much water too fast and vomit.
You can leave small amounts of water in bowls throughout the house to encourage water consumption. If you notice your dog is not drinking water, you need to contact your veterinarian.
There could be something else making your dog sick. But if your dog has dry, crumbly stool, it may be the time to start thinking about it. Fiber can help the body function in many ways. One of those ways is by providing nutrients to bacteria that live in the lower intestine.
