Cockapoo poo? How Often Should They Go?

Everyone loves the front end of a Cockapoo. That furry face, full of personality can warm the coldest heart. If we had the time, we would spend all day interacting with the fun end of the dog. The other end of your Cockapoo is the business end. We don’t exactly focus a lot on the end of the dog that smells come out of, but we know that what goes on is important.

Everybody has to poo. Think of your own routine. If you are eating right, life is good and stress levels are low, you probably poo around the same time (or times) every day and it is a satisfying experience (sorry if my choice of words is amusing – but it should be satisfying).

The same goes for your furry friend. Let’s discuss poo for a minute.

On average, a cockapoo should poo between one and five times a day. As with us humans, it can vary with age, diet, lifestyle, exercise and health. You know your dog better than anyone. Make sure you heed any change in their pooing routine and consider the factors that might be causing the change.

Cockapoo poo – Age is indeed a key factor, A cockapoo puppy will poo a lot more than an older dog. Once you start to train the little bundle of fun, take note how the cockapoo poo patterns change. If your cockapoo is pooing more than 5 times a day as you train him, something else might be going on.

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For all dogs, consider the following:

Diet and food.

Has anything changed? A dog’s tummy is a sensitive place. It will adapt to a new food. If there is more waste to get rid of, or less, the cockapoo poo patterns will change. There will be more or less poo. It will usually be a temporary thing and a new routine will become the norm.

Search the web for lists of good or bad snacks to give your dog. You might be spoiling your best friend with new goodies that are having an effect.

Change.

If you move home, or completely change your dog’s environment, it will obviously have an effect. Also think about how other changes to the environment may change things for your dog. Renovations? Work on your house? Rearranging your furniture and changing the layout of your rooms? All can affect your dog. Essentially, they are creatures of habit and love routine. Any change can trigger a reaction.

A new friend?

Have you added a new pet, a different animal or a baby to your household? Everyone needs to adapt to a new face. Tummy’s can be upset. 

Medical issues.

If the problem persists, a visit to the vet should take place. Many things can trigger a temporary change, but it might also be a symptom of a problem. A change in cockapoo poo habits and what is coming out of the business end of your dog is often the first indicator of a problem. Irritable bowl syndrome, colitis, internal parasites – a horrible list which we need to be aware of.

Cockapoo Pooing too much? What to do.

1. Where is your cockapoo pooing? If your Cockapoo suddenly poos in new places, something is going on. Your dog usually has his or her favourite poo spots.
2. Inspect the poo—the fun part of dog ownership. Loose and runny rather than the usual firm poo can be a sign of diarrhoea.
3. Runny cockapoo poo should normally be a quick fix. Switch up the diet, and check for secret snacking. It should solve the problem within days.
4. If it does not change and becomes firm, or you notice blood or mucus, see your vet.
5. Check their anal glands

It is all about knowing your dog’s routine. It starts with the training. Establishing poo spots for your Cockapoo and taking walks and poo opportunities at regular times allows you to monitor the flow (so to speak). A happy, stress-free Cockapoo will poo regularly and normally. Don’t be upset if there is suddenly a change, a random mess to clean or an accident. Note it and fix it.

Don’t forget your poo bags

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