FAQ

The best way to dispose of dog feces is to use a dedicated dog waste trash can with odor control features, hands-free operation, and durable construction.

The best dog poop trash cans feature strong odor control, hands-free operation, and durable construction; top-reviewed options include the PAWZIDEA and Meegood models.

You should be concerned about dog poop that is black, red, orange, yellow, green, white, grey, greasy, blue, extremely runny, mucous-coated, or contains unusual items like worms, fur, or undigested materials, as these may signal serious health issues.

A smooth and shiny coating on your dog's poop typically indicates the presence of mucus, which may point to inflammation or irritation in the large intestine and could warrant veterinary attention if persistent.

You should be concerned about dog poop that is black, red, green (if not diet-related), orange, grey, greasy, white, or unusually runny, mucous-coated, or contains foreign objects, as these can indicate health problems requiring veterinary care.

A smooth and shiny appearance in your dog’s poop often indicates a mucous coating, which can be a sign of gastrointestinal inflammation or colitis.

You should be concerned about dog poop that is black, red, orange, yellow, green, white, grey, greasy, blue, extremely runny, mucous-coated, or contains unusual items like worms, fur, or undigested materials, as these may signal serious health issues.

A smooth and shiny coating on your dog's poop typically indicates the presence of mucus, which may point to inflammation or irritation in the large intestine and could warrant veterinary attention if persistent.

Light brown dog poop usually indicates a slight variation in diet or digestion, but persistent changes may suggest underlying health issues that warrant veterinary attention.

Healthy dog poop should be firm, log-shaped, hold its form, and be slightly squishable, similar to Play-Doh—not too hard or too soft.