My dog has orange poop but is acting normal. Should I worry?

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Hi. My dog, Mugi, has just had an orange poop. Her appetite is fine, she's eating, playing and going on walks. I'm not sure if I should be concerned and bring her to the vet. It doesn't look like there were any red strikes. I'm not feeding her pumpkin or orange foods that it would turn out this bright. Any feed back would be appreciated. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Jindo | Female | spayed | 2 years and 7 months old | 25 lbs

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

I'm really glad to hear that Mugi is still eating and acting normally! Stool color can change with any different food (not even just orange foods) as a result of how the bile and gut bacteria shift in response. I definitely understand your concern because finding stool with orange and greenish coloration can seem a bit disconcerting. The good news is that there really isn't anything you need to worry about since Mugi otherwise seems so normal. Just continue to keep an eye on her and any other changes to her stool color. However, if she becomes lethargic, experiences a loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, or changes in her water consumption/urine volume, then it's worth taking a trip to the vet for evaluation to rule out other medical issues. I hope that everything continues to go well!

My dog has orange poop but is acting normal. Should I worry?

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