Let’s be honest — none of us signed up for the side-eye our dog gives us while they’re mid-squat. But what comes out? That’s where the real story begins.
Because when it comes to your dog’s health, their poop is basically a daily progress report. Whether it’s firm and fabulous or loose and loud, each little parcel offers insights into your pup’s digestion, immunity, and overall wellbeing.
Welcome to your unofficial guide to gut health — the one where dog poop charts meet delicious, digestible dog food.
What Your Dog’s Poop Says About Their Health
Here’s the scoop on the poop. A healthy dog stool should be:
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Chocolate brown
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Compact but not hard
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Easy to pick up (sorry, but it's true)
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Passed without effort or drama
If your dog’s poop is dry, too soft, runny, oddly coloured, or just...off, it’s often a red flag. Think of it as your early warning system for things like:
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Gut inflammation
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Food intolerances
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Parasites
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Stress or anxiety
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Poor-quality ingredients in their food
And yes — we really do obsess over this stuff. Why? Because your dog’s gut health controls everything from their mood and immunity to energy levels and coat shine.
Why We Put Prebiotics First
At Happy Hour, we built our dog food from the bowl up with digestion in mind.
Our recipes are packed with:
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Natural prebiotics (think pumpkin and seaweed)
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Gentle proteins like grass-fed NZ lamb
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No fillers, no nasties — ever
This isn’t just marketing fluff. It’s about helping your dog produce poos that are the right shape, smell and colour — and fewer of them, too. Because when food is properly absorbed, there’s less waste. Literally.
Want a Dog Poop Chart?
We’re working on one (with adorable illustrations). But until then:
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🟤 Brown + log shaped = happy tummy
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🟡 Yellow, pale or grey = potential liver or pancreas issue
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🔴 Red streaks = call your vet (could be blood)
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🧁 Soft-serve texture = stress or poor diet
Switching to a digestive-friendly dog food like Happy Hour can help firm things up — naturally.
It's worth noting that it's common for dog's poop to be a little off during a change of diet.
Dogs at K9 Heaven Eat This. A Lot.
We’re not just a brand in a bag. Happy Hour has been fed over 50,000 times a year at NZ's most reviewed daycare and boarding facility, K9 Heaven — with amazing results.
Better poos. Happier bellies. Less stink.