[Possibly NSFW] Is stool supposed to come out sausage- or snake-shaped, and not in little balls?
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October 21st, 2018
I seem to recall Dr. Oz say something to that effect, when he was still appearing on Oprah (before he had his own show). But I don’t remember what he said was the reason. If this is correct, why?
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Ball shaped is tending toward constipated, IMO. It’s a lot easier on the body if you don’t have to strain to “go”. More water and more fiber is the answer if you’re healthy. If not so much, it’s time to see a physician.
It’s following the shape of your intestine!
Sausage or snake shaped, yes.
Coming out in little balls is indicative of dehydration. Go drink a pint of water! And another pint in an hour!
And in between, munch on raw broccoli or cauliflower.
I second what @snowberry and @zenvelo said; if it’s coming out like that, try to drink a lot of water and eat more fiber :]
Are rabbits chronically dehydrated then?
@Dutchess_lll No, and neither are deer. Their diet and their digestive systems are not the same as humans.
Well, thanks for your answers, jellies! I’m not having a constipation problem right now, heh heh.
I just happened to remember what Dr. Oz had said, but I didn’t know the reason why. I thought that stool coming out in little balls had something to do with a disease of some kind.
@LadyMarissa Stool samples on YouTube?!?! Wow, yuck.
The ‘perfect’ consistency according to most gastroenterologists I know is likened to toothpaste.
I prefer mine to be egg shaped and slippery. Cleanup with toilet paper is easier.
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