Whatever Happened To White Dog Poop?

Image from a shadow of my former self

Anyone remember white dog poop? We do too, it brings back nostalgic memories of childhood and playing in the park.

Seen Any Lately?

When was the last time you saw (or almost stepped in) a white pile? It’s been awhile, hasn’t it? Although this is a strange mystery to pursue, the answer is perfectly logical.

As it turns out, diet is the defining factor.

Back In The Day

Meat and bones used to comprise a large part of the domestic dogs diet, as a result their poop was rich in calcium. After a few days, water and organic components evaporated from their poop and what remained became dry, hard and turned white with calcium.

Diet of Convenience

Today’s dogs are fed from bags, tin cans and packets, with the occasional table scrap thrown in. None of which are natural. Dogs these days rarely consume enough calcium to create the whitening effect on their poop.

Don’t Take Our Word For It

Do your own experiment, throw your dog a bone or two, (preferably beef, don’t feed your dog chicken bones) and see if it gives you a taste of bit of childhood nostalgia for white dog poop.