HOW DOGS EXCRETE?

Dogs are carnivorous animals which means they primarily consume meat and animal-based products. Like other mammals, dogs have a digestive system that processes and expels waste through a series of processes. Here's a general overview of how dogs excrete:

1. Ingestion: Dogs ingest food through their mouths, and the food travels down their esophagus to the stomach.

2. Stomach: In the stomach, the food is mixed with digestive juices, including stomach acid, that begin to break down proteins and other nutrients.

3. Small intestine: The partially digested food moves into the small intestine, where further digestion and absorption of nutrients take place. Bile produced by the liver and enzymes from the pancreas aid in the digestion of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.

4. Large intestine (Colon): Undigested material and waste products continue through the digestive system and enter the large intestine. Water is absorbed from the waste in the colon, further solidifying it. Beneficial bacteria in the colon aid in the breakdown of certain compounds.

5. Rectum: The waste material moves into the rectum, which is the final portion of the large intestine. The rectum stores the waste until it is expelled.

6. Defecation: When the dog feels the need to eliminate waste, it will assume a squatting position. Muscles in the rectum and anus contract, pushing the waste out through the anus in a process called defecation.

7. Elimination: The waste material is expelled from the dog's body in the form of feces. Healthy dog feces are usually solid and brown in color.

Dogs typically excrete once or twice a day, depending on their individual routine, diet, and other factors. It is important to ensure your dog has access to a clean and designated area to defecate, and to regularly clean up after them to maintain a hygienic environment.