My dog eats human food and has black stool. Should I be concerned?

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Hello ma'am/sir selfie is a shin tzu dog female, 3years old.. She is eating human food for 2years and her stool was colored black.. Is that normal for dogs eating human food? Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | 1 year and 11 months old | 4.4 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

Black stool typically indicates the presence of digested blood, most commonly from parasites or ulceration of the stomach or intestines. If Selfie's diet contains a lot of bloody meat, this could explain the black stool. Otherwise, this is not a normal finding and should be addressed by a vet fairly urgently. Selfie may need deworming and antacid medications to protect her stomach. If she has an ulcer, these can progress and become quite severe if left untreated. I hope that all goes well!

My dog eats human food and has black stool. Should I be concerned?

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