{"id":12697,"date":"2026-01-28T23:26:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:26:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/how-to-firm-up-dog-poop\/"},"modified":"2026-01-28T23:26:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:26:53","slug":"how-to-firm-up-dog-poop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diyhaven858.wasmer.app\/index.php\/how-to-firm-up-dog-poop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Firm Up Dog Poop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"post-695705\">\n<div class=\"td-post-content tagdiv-type\">\n<div class=\"td-featured-image-rec\">\n<div class=\"td-post-featured-image\">\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1207708652-696x464.jpg.optimal.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1207708652-696x464.jpg.optimal.jpg 696w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1207708652-1392x929.jpg.optimal.jpg 1392w\" sizes=\"auto, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) 1392px, (min-resolution: 192dpi) 1392px, 696px\" alt=\"Knowing how to firm up dog poop can spare a dog owner the mess and hassle of cleaning up loose stool.\" title=\"Picking up dog poop\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picking up watery or loose poop can be a challenge, even your dog may notice it\u2019s taking longer than usual! Credit: Humonia | Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>            The short answer to the question on how to firm up dog poop quickly is to feed quality protein sources with minimal carbohydrate content, easy access to fresh water, and keeping things on hand like the probiotics.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<div id=\"story-paywall-subscribe\" class=\"td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"td-pb-span12 paywall-red-text\">To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid member. <u>Sign in<\/u><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"td-block-row td-post-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"td-block-span6 td-post-prev-post\">\n<div class=\"td-post-next-prev-content\"><span>Previous article<\/span>How Fast Can Dogs Run?<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author-box-wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-96x96.jpg.optimal.jpg\" class=\"avatar avatar-96 photo\" alt=\"Debby McMullen, CDBC\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-96x96.jpg.optimal.jpg 96w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-150x150.jpg.optimal.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-100x100.jpg.optimal.jpg 100w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-24x24.jpg.optimal.jpg 24w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-48x48.jpg.optimal.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cdn.whole-dog-journal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/debby-mcmullen-photo-300x300.jpg.optimal.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 96px) 100vw, 96px\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<div class=\"td-author-description\">Certified through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants,\u00a0Debby\u00a0McMullen\u00a0specializes in behavior consultations with an emphasis on multiple dog households as well as aggression. 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