Stool Quality Guide

Your dog’s daily report card.

Why Stool Matters

Stool tells the truth about feeding. Inukshuk’s formulas are highly digestible, which means compact, firmer stools when portions are correct.
Changes in consistency, color, or volume often trace back to feeding amounts, hydration, or sudden diet changes, not the formula itself.
Learning to “read” stool helps you fine-tune portions long before issues appear.

The Stool Scale (1 – 7)

  
      Score
      Description
      What It Means
      What to Do
    
      1–2
      Dry, small, hard, crumbly
      Dehydration or too little food
      Add water to meals, check hydration
    
      3
      Firm, compact, easy pick-up
      Perfect digestion and portion
      Keep feeding as is
    
      4–5
      Soft, loses shape when picked up
      Slight overfeeding or fast transition
      Reduce portions 5–10 %, slow transition
    
      6–7
      Watery, runny, mucous
      Underfeeding, stress, or GI upset
      
        Add food gradually, feed smaller meals more often, monitor 48 hrs

Aiming for a 2–3 on this scale keeps cleanup easy and digestion efficient.

Common Causes of Stool Changes

Portion accuracy: heaping scoops or guessing by eye.
Sudden diet switch: always transition over 5–7 days.
Activity swings: more exercise burns through energy faster.
Hydration: ensure fresh water is available at all times.
Treats & extras: rich add-ons can throw off balance.

When to Adjust Feeding

Large, soft stools: trim portions slightly.
Small, loose stools + low energy: increase 5–10 %.
Persistent loose stool: slow the transition or check for parasites.

Re-evaluate after 3–5 days of consistent feeding before making another change.

Quick Reference Tips

Feed measured, level cups — 1 cup = 130 g (4.6 oz) of 26/16.
Visit the Feeding Inukshuk — How to Feed page for precision feeding
Store food in a cool, dry area.
Keep feeding times consistent.
Track changes; photos help if consulting your vet.

Need More Help?

Our nutrition team can help you pinpoint the right formula and feeding plan for your dog.

Email: inukshukpro@corey.ca

Phone: 1-800-561-0072

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