Alternatively, you could try a commercial sensitive-stomach food over the counter from your veterinarian or a pet store. Food that is easy to digest such as cooked chicken breast or white fish, with boiled rice, is ideal. If your pet is bright and happy and not showing any other signs of ill health then you could try feeding some bland food for a couple of days. If your dog has had a one-off episode of loose stools, with mucus present, then you could try treating him at home. If your dog has simply overindulged or eaten something they shouldn’t have done, then a few days of bland food or some probiotics may be all that’s needed. Anti-parasite products will be recommended for worm or giardia infections, antibiotics could be required for animals with bacterial infections, and a change in diet may be advised for animals with suspected inflammatory bowel disease. The treatment will depend on the underlying cause of your dog’s colitis. A cancer diagnosis will be made with a combination of blood tests, diagnostic imaging, and biopsies. CancerĬertain types of cancer could cause loose stools and mucus. This could happen when your dog stays at a boarding kennel, moves house, or when a new family member joins the household (e.g., a new pet or a baby). Stress is thought to affect the gut’s normal motility in these animals, leading to soft poop and mucus. StressĬertain dogs are susceptible to stress-induced colitis. Hypoallergenic diets are the treatment of choice for many dogs but some could require medication. Inflammatory bowel diseaseĭogs with this condition can show different levels of severity some animals suffer from symptoms more than others. Salmonella and campylobacter are examples of this, with dogs that eat raw meat diets being at higher risk of encountering bacteria. Infectionsīacterial infections could cause problems with your dog’s poop. Eating things outside of his normal diet like table scraps could also trigger an issue. Scavenging while out walking and eating things like manure, discarded food, and other trash could cause colitis and lead to mucus in your dog’s poop. Dietary indiscretionĭogs that eat things they shouldn’t do are at risk of tummy troubles. Routine preventative worming treatments can help keep your pet healthy. Microscopic protozoa called giardia can also cause loose stools, sometimes with blood and mucus. Common intestinal worms include roundworm and tapeworm. Infections with parasites can cause mucus in your dog’s stools. Here are some of the more commonly diagnosed causes – Parasites There are a variety of underlying issues that could cause mucus in poop. You must see a veterinarian if you are worried about your dog, or if the mucus in their stools doesn’t resolve after a day or two. Diagnostic imaging like x-rays and ultrasound scans can be useful to screen for cancer issues. Blood samples are sometimes recommended to screen for underlying health conditions. This could include fecal samples to screen for parasites and bacterial infections. They may suggest some further tests if they have any concerns, or if the symptoms have been going on for a while. If your dog has issues with his stools, then our veterinarians will start by examining them and discussing things like their diet and parasite treatment history.
There are many different causes of colitis, which we will go on to explore in more detail. This usually occurs due to inflammation occurring in the colon, known as colitis.
However large amounts of mucus that appear as jelly or skin-like coating over the stools, or that pools around the feces, is more concerning. If you see small amounts of mucus occasionally in your dog’s poop this is nothing to worry about. Mucus in dog poop is normal in low levels to help lubricate it along the digestive tract. However, if your dog is suffering from digestive upset you may see increased amounts of mucus, possibly alongside other symptoms such as soft or loose stools, blood in the feces, vomiting, and abdominal discomfort. Usually, this isn’t particularly noticeable. Normal poop contains a small amount of mucus, which is a slimy substance that helps lubricate the feces as it passes through the digestive tract. See your veterinarian if your dog seems unwell, especially with symptoms like vomiting, lethargy, or abdominal pain.Treatment varies depending on the cause of your dog’s issues.Large amounts of mucus indicate colitis, which can be caused by a number of underlying issues.Small amounts of mucus may be seen from time to time in healthy dogs.
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