Why is my dog pooping white? Should I be worried about their health?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 3 years and 6 months old | 18 lbs
What causes a dog to poop white
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Published on June 27th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would worry about acholic feces which is the absence of bile in the stool. This is when the bile is retained in the blood which makes a dogs stools pale or putty colored. This can indicate an bile obstruction, liver or pancreatic disease. White stools can also be seen in dogs eating a raw food diet or a diet too high in calcium or if they ate something containing bone. If Gracie's stools continue to be white bring a sample and Gracie to the Vet for an exam. I wish you the best!
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Published on February 23rd, 2020
Some ingredients such as bone meal can cause white stool, however other issues such as problems with properly digesting/absorbing nutrients can also cause pale or chalky stools. I would bring Newton into your vet for a complete exam and bloodwork to check for these problems.
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