Dog stool color cheat sheet: when to call the vet

Our AI InsightCamera flags color deviations so you can react before a small change becomes a vet emergency. A healthy stool typically runs chocolate brown thanks to bile pigments.

When color shifts, it's often tied to diet, hydration, gastrointestinal bleeding, or even medication side effects. Logging stool color weekly creates a reliable health baseline.

Green or grassy stools typically follow heavy lawn grazing—monitor for 24 hours. Persistent green may signal bile issues.

Black or tarry stools indicate digested blood in the upper GI. InsightScoop flags this as urgent; contact your veterinarian immediately.

Clay or grey stools suggest bile duct blockage. Combine our AI flag with a same-day vet appointment.

Bright red streaks often come from lower GI irritation or anal glands. Keep the sample and consult your vet, especially if it persists beyond 12 hours.

Technicians capture a minimum of three AI-ready samples during each InsightCamera session.

Our algorithm scores each sample. If color falls outside of baseline tolerance, you receive an InsightSummary with next-step guidance.

We never diagnose—your veterinarian remains the decision-maker. InsightScoop simply gives you objective, time-stamped data to share.