Usually mild
Chalky white or very pale stool often comes from a diet high in calcium, such as raw diets with lots of bone. White specks can be tapeworm segments, and fuzzy white coating on older poop is usually mold.
See a vet now if you notice:
- Black, tarry stool or lots of blood
- Vomiting as well, or not eating
- Lethargy, weakness or pale gums
- A puppy, senior or dog with health problems
- Possible toxin exposure (rat bait, medicines)
Possible causes
- High-bone or high-calcium diets
- Tapeworm segments (rice-like specks)
- Mold on stool left outside
- Rarely, liver or bile duct problems (pale gray, greasy stool)
What to do
- If it is chalky and hard, talk to your vet about the diet; it can lead to constipation.
- If you see rice-like specks, ask about tapeworm treatment and flea control.
- Pale gray, greasy stool needs a vet visit.