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Is feces always brown?

No, feces can vary in color depending on factors such as diet, hydration, and presence of medical conditions. While brown is the most common color due to the breakdown of bile by bacteria in the digestive system, colors like green, yellow, or even red can occur in certain situations.


Why is feces not pink?

Feces typically ranges in color from brown to green due to the breakdown of bile pigments in the digestive system. Pink coloration in feces could indicate the presence of blood, which may be a sign of bleeding in the digestive tract and should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.


Why does dog crap turn white on the lawn?

Dog feces can turn white due to exposure to the sun and air, causing it to dry out and lose its moisture content. The white color is often a result of the calcium and other minerals present in the feces becoming more visible as the waste dries out. This process is similar to how other organic materials may change color when exposed to the elements.


Are there any animals that have green feces?

Babies often have green poo or yellow poo as it passes through the system so quicklyMoreMany herbivores with inefficient digestion also have green feces. Goose droppings in my office park are almost indistinguishable from wet grass clippings. Almost.Cows - use to shovel the stuff at the dairy farmLagomorphs, a family of mammals including rabbits and pikas, leave green droppings after they eat fresh vegetation. They then re-eat the feces and re-digest them. After the second digestion, the feces will be brown as more nutriment is extracted.Any animal can have green feces if it has an upset stomach or diarrhea.


If feces is usually about forty percent water and sixty percent solid matter reducing the water content to twenty percent would most likely result in what?

Reducing the water content of feces to 20% would result in firmer and drier stools, making them harder to pass and potentially leading to constipation. Increasing fluid intake is important to maintain healthy bowel movements.

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What color is flies feces?

Black


Is It Healthy for dogs to eat human Poop?

No, it is not healthy for dogs to consume human feces. Human feces can carry harmful bacteria, parasites, and pathogens that can make dogs sick if ingested. It is important to prevent dogs from consuming any type of feces, including human feces, to protect their health.


What color are penguin feces?

Penguin feces can range in color from white to green, depending on their diet. The green color comes from their consumption of krill and fish, which contain pigments that can give the feces a greenish hue.


Are a polar bear's feces white?

No. It is more like the color of human feces and that of other mammals.


Why does your one year old dog have green feces?

The color of feces is caused by something he is eating.


Will eating feces kill you?

It won't kill you but it's not healthy. I would only eat feces if I was in the desert stranded with no food. So, no. Eating feces won't kill you but you can get extremely sick and it's not healthy for you. I believe it doesn't taste very good either... :/


What color is roborovski dwarf hamsters feces?

Dark brown, the normal color.


What color is frogs feces?

It is brown like us


What is yellow on toilet paper after a bowel movement my feces are still medium brown?

The healthy feces are usually 3 centimeter in diameter, golden yellow or brown in color, soft but not too soft like a mud.Reference: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_yellow_on_toilet_paper_after_a_bowel_movement_my_feces_are_still_medium_brown&action=edit&section=new


Is red a healthy color for Feces?

Probably not. In the medical field there can be multiple reasons for red feces. Two I know right off hand is either Clostridium difficile or you could have a lower Gastrointestinal bleed. C-Diff tends to be orangish red in color. Lower GI Bleed can be either Bright RED or Black. Both of these should definitely be checked out.


Does feces have germs?

Feces does have germs, though they are not usually dangerous if you have a healthy immune system. See related link below for more information on fecal hygiene.


What makes your feces color?

Force your fecal matter to hold a crayon, then hold a gun to it's head and give it a coloring book. I've done it before - your feces will color up a storm.