Let’s Talk Cavoodle Poop: What Your Dog’s Business is Telling You

Ah, the glamorous side of being a Cavoodle pawrent… poop patrol. If you’ve got a Cavoodle, chances are you’ve already perfected the poo bag flip and scoop and have a sixth sense for spotting those tell-tale crouches on your morning walks. But here’s the thing, your Cavoodle’s poop is actually a window into their health. And while it might not be the dinner table conversation you dreamed of, it is a surprisingly fascinating (and slightly hilarious) topic.

The Many Faces of Cavoodle Poop (and what they mean)

The Gold Standard Poop
Firm, easy to pick up, chocolate-brown sausage shape. If your Cavoodle is leaving you these little masterpieces, give yourself a pat on the back, this is a sign their diet and tummy are in great shape.

The Soft Serve
A little squishy, maybe leaves a smear behind. Usually means something didn’t quite agree with their stomach (hello, stolen bit of toast from the toddler or that cheeky nibble from the bin). Keep an eye on it, but if it happens once, no biggie.

The Rabbit Droppings
Small, dry pellets. This can mean dehydration or not enough fibre in their diet. Time to top up the water bowl and maybe add a little pumpkin or veggie boost to their meals.

The Pancake Poo
 Flat, loose, and not exactly scoop-friendly. Often caused by stress, change of routine, or a food intolerance. Many an oodle owner has seen this one appear after a big day at daycare or during fireworks season.

The “Oh Dear” Diarrhoea
Runny and urgent (and always at the most inconvenient time, usually 2am). This could be food-related, a tummy bug, or something more serious. If it lasts more than a day, it’s time to chat with your vet.

 The Colourful Surprise

• Black/tarry = call the vet (can mean bleeding higher up in the gut).
  

• Red streaks = could be from straining or irritation, but worth checking.
  

• Yellow/green = sometimes diet related, sometimes infection.
  Basically, if it looks like it belongs on a painter’s palette instead of a lawn, don’t ignore it.

How Food Impacts Cavoodle Poop

Your Cavoodle’s diet is like the scriptwriter for their daily “output.”

• High-quality food = firm, tidy poos that are easy to pick up.
  

• Too many treats = the dreaded soft serve. (That piece of cheese they begged for? Yep, you’ll see it later.)
  

• Table scraps = surprise poos, surprise smells, surprise clean-ups.
  

• Fibre-rich add-ins like pumpkin or oats = healthier, more regular poops.
  
  

Many Cavoodle parents will tell you the first sign their dog needs a food change isn’t itchy skin or lack of energy, it’s in the poop bag.

Your Cavoodle’s poop is more than just something you scoop up on a walk,  it’s a daily report card on their gut health. A healthy digestive system produces firm, easy-to-pick-up stools in that classic chocolate-brown shade. When things look too soft, too hard, or too colourful, it’s often your dog’s way of telling you that their gut isn’t happy. Stress, sudden diet changes, or even food intolerances can all show up in the poop bag before you notice anything else.

One simple way to support your Cavoodle’s gut health (and by extension, their poop) is with probiotics. These beneficial bacteria help balance the microbiome in your dog’s digestive system, making it easier for them to absorb nutrients and keeping tummy upsets at bay. Many owners notice that when their Cavoodle is on a probiotic supplement, poops become more consistent, less smelly, and generally healthier.

Think of it as giving their gut a team of tiny helpers so you get fewer messy surprises and a happier, more comfortable dog. Click here and use the code MYCAVOODLE when ordering probiotics by Canine Ceuticals 

 

As an oodle owner you have probably experienced these little antics at poop time too:

• The Cavoodle fake out? The dramatic squat, the walk-around, the sniff… and then nothing. Only for them to drop it later right in front of your neighbour’s driveway.
  

• The poop zoomies - Some Cavoodles will do a celebratory dash after finishing their business. Scientists might not explain it, but I’ve seen it first hand.
  

• The poop timing. Need to get to work on time? That’s when your Cavoodle will take 15 minutes circling the same patch of grass before finally doing the deed.
  
  

If you are concerned about your dogs diet, looking for a high quality food, we definitely recommend Lyka. My girls Bambi & Daisy love it and there poop usually looks pretty good LOL

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The Bottom Line (pun intended)

Cavoodle poop might not be glamorous, but it’s one of the best ways to keep tabs on their health. Next time you’re out with the poop bags in hand, remember, you’re not just cleaning up after your dog, you’re reading a story about how their little body is doing. And if that’s not true love, what is?