Dog diarrhea won't stop, mucus in poop, but acting normal. Vet time?

It is definitely a good sign that he is eating and drinking well. Diarrhea is a common problem in animals and is usually self-limiting (will go away on its own). If Brody has any of the following, the he should see a vet: 1) Blood in diarrhea 2) Very watery diarrhea 3) Dog starts acting very depressed 4) Dog stops eating or drinking for longer than 24 hours. 5) Diarrhea lasts longer than three days. You can help him get through this by feeding bland food (boneless chicken and rice is good). Feed small portions (1 cup or less) three times a day. Ensure fresh, clean water is always available. I hope this helps and Brody gets better soon.

If the diarrhea has been going on more than 24 hours and Lj hasn't improved with bland food, probiotics, and Immodium, then it's time to see a vet. There are many possible causes of diarrhea: stress, dietary indiscretion, infection, parasites, and more serious issues such as inflammatory bowel disease, Addisons disease or cancerous changes. You've done a great job trying the simple initial interventions that can help - but if that didn't do the trick, then it's time to have Lj checked out. Hopefully it's still a simple cause that will respond to a course of medication, but sometimes further diagnostics or long-term therapy are necessary. Your vet will likely recommend starting with a fecal sample check to look for microscopic parasite eggs. Depending on exam findings, they may also recommend some initial screening bloodwork to evaluate general body function and help screen for some of the conditions that can be associated with diarrhea. Or, they may recommend an initial course of medication to see how Lj responds and go from there. Hope this helps!

I'm sorry to hear Brodie is not doing well. I would definitely change him back to chicken and rice but I would go ahead and take him in since its been 3 or 4 days of an abnormal stool AND he vomited. They will likely check him for parasites and prescribe medications to calm his GI tract. Better to get in under control sooner rather than later. Hope Brodie feels better soon!

There are many reasons why dogs develop diarrhea. Some of these reasons are that they are something they shouldn't like trash, fatty foods, or possibly ate something that isn't food at all, such as a piece of a toy, stick, or stone. A dog may also develop diarrhea from parasites, ingesting a toxin, or some sort of infectious disease, among many other possibilities. My general cutoff if a dog is eating and drinking well and acting normally is 36 hours without the diarrhea resolving likely warrants a trip to the veterinarian. Your vet will examine Natty Boh and may recommend abdominal radiographs and possibly some bloodwork. The vet may prescribe an antidiarrhea medication and because diarrhea can lead to dehydration, they may offer to give her some fluids either under her skin (subcutaneously or in an IV). Until you can get Natty Boh to the veterinarian I would recommend making sure she is drinking well. You can also try a bland diet of plain boiled boneless skinless chicken breast and white rice to help settle her GI tract until she can be examined by her vet. I hope this was helpful!

Loose stools with a lot of mucous often indicate a Giardia infection, or colitis (irritation of the colon). You can try to feed a bland diet of boiled chicken and cooked rice for a few days and see if that helps. I recommend taking him to the vet if any of the following happen: 1) Blood in diarrhea 2) Very watery diarrhea 3) Dog starts acting very depressed 4) Dog stops eating or drinking for longer than 24 hours. 5) Diarrhea lasts longer than three days. The spots changing color is not concerning. This happens normally as they age. As long as the coat and skin are still healthy appearing (shiny and soft as seen in the picture), then I would not be too worried. If you do see the coat getting more dry, flaky and brittle, then it's best to have your vet evaluate him for potential conditions that can cause this. I hope that helps and Prince gets better soon.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Molly. Mucus typically indicates inflammation in the colon. So there is still a problem going on with her. It is generally fine to continue the bland diet, but I recommend that she sees her veterinarian for fecal testing. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Harrison. Your veterinarian ruling out parasites and instituting a diet change were great first steps. This will give an answer or resolve the diarrhea in 75% of cases. Unfortunately, it seems that Harrison is still suffering from intermittent diarrhea. I would recommend bloodwork next. Low cholesterol and/or low albumin levels can indicate serious GI disease. In this case, I typically perform an abdominal ultrasound (by a board certified radiologist) and run blood to check pancreatic function as well as cobalamin and folate levels (vitamins used in digestion). This will guide my treatment protocol as far as diet (I may consider a hydrolyzed diet which can have anti-inflammatory properties), medications (chronic antibiotics, steroids or other immunosuppressive drugs) and supplements (probiotics, vitamin B12, etc). There are lots of options to resolve his diarrhea, but will take a further work up since he has not fully responded to the common causes and treatment. I hope this information helps and I am available for a consultation if you want to discuss Harrison further. Good luck!