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My dog's poop is white. What does white dog poop mean for her health?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 17 lbs

My dog Penny I've noticed lately that when she poops it's white, sometimes it's the normal brown color, but the majority of the time it's white. Why is this? Thanks

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C. Rathjens, DVM

Answered By C. Rathjens, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 12th, 2018

It's possible that her poop is white because the mineral content of her diet is too high. If she's on a grain free or boutique food, or worse a home cooked diet. I'd recommend switching to a reputable brand like Hills, Purina, or Royal Canin to see if that helps at all. If you're not seeing a change, or Penny seems ill in any way, it's time to go for a vet visit. Good luck!
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