Your dog ate something white, resulting in white spots in poop. Think about what your dog ate recently. ... White dog poop may be a side-effect of medication.

Come to think of it, it seems like white dog poop used to be everywhere—at a local park, in a family member’s backyard or even in your own backyard, courtesy of your favorite pooch.

Dog poop is linked to illness, pollution, and antibiotic resistance Dog feces may contain microorganisms that cause illness in humans, such as Salmonella , E. coli , Giardia , and internal parasites .