Poop Scan
Last Update:Nov 16 2023 7:26pm • Est. Read Time:Est. Read Time: 2 MINPoop Scan feature in the Whistle app
* Please note, this feature is currently only available for iOS. We hope to have Android available soon
The Poop Scan feature in the Whistle app is designed to give pet owners more insight into their dog’s health.
Our pets can’t tell us how they’re feeling, but their poop is often an indicator of their overall health and well-being. Some medical issues may be obvious on observation, but others can be discovered by monitoring over time for changes. Early detection can prevent more serious problems later
Poop Scan can help to identify things like
- digestive issues from transitioning to a new food or identifying a need to change food
- illness
- Medication effects
With this new feature, you can use AI to scan the quality of your dog’s poop. We’ll give you a detailed explanation of the results and help you easily add it to your daily check-in, so you can monitor changes day over day.
Advanced AI on duty
We’ve analyzed over 12,000 pics of poop (all assessed by experts) to precisely classify your pup’s stool. It can spot dog diarrhea and other health indicators.
After the analysis (and a quick explanation of the results), you can quickly add it to your dog’s daily journal to note specifics (like mucus in dog poop, dog poop with blood).
How do I use Poop Scan?
Open the Whistle app. From the Dashboard, click the green + on the right side
Select Poop Scan from the menu
You will be prompted to select a description, or you can tap the Scan Poop With AI button
A screen with instructions will explain the next steps - tap the Scan Poop button at the bottom
The Whistle app will ask if the source is Photos, or the you can take a photo with your phone's camera
Whistle will ask for permission to access the camera - note that Whistle does not save photos taken within the app.
When the you have a close, clear photo, tap Use Photo
There will be an animation as the photo is analyzed
Results will be displayed with an analysis and recommendations if next steps are suggested
Tapping Next at the top right of the screen will open a page where you can add tags and/or journal notes for a more detailed record. This step isn't required, but it will give more detail and insight to your journal notes
Tap Save in the top right corner to add the scan results to the Journal
What if I'm concerned or have a question about the results?
If you get a result you’re concerned about—or need help figuring out how to get their gut health back to a good place, use the Ask a Vet feature in the Whistle app to chat with a veterinarian at no additional cost. Here’s how to connect:
1. Open the Whistle app and scroll down to the Health section
2. Tap on any behavior
3. Scroll past your pet's stats and tap on the Ask A Vet option at the bottom of the screen
4. Choose how you'd like to connect: chat, phone, video call, or email
5. Get in touch and get answers to any pet health questions you may have