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My dog has mucous diarrhea, shaking, and ate dirty diapers. Advice?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 5 months old | 70 lbs

My dog has had mucous like diarrhea for going on a week. It has been constant and uncontrollable. Today he had 1 normal stool (1st) but after went back to soupy and he laid on the ground and started to shake. I have not seen worms when he goes but the concern is still there because I have a 1 year old and he stays inside. No changes have been made, not even food. However, he has taken a liking to dirty diapers (yuck!) when I'm not there or not looking. Any kind of advice is helpful. Thank you!

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Answered By Rebecca, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 6th, 2017

You need to make sure Ace doesn't have access to diapers or any other item that may cause dietary indescretion. You can try feeding a bland chicken and rice diet for a couple of days but if it is not clearing up he needs to see a veterinarian. If he is on monthly heartworm prevention the chance of intestinal parasites is lower. But I agree with a baby in the house it's a good idea to have Ace checked. And if he isn't one prevention get him started on it for your child's safety as well as Ace's health.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

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    Since it has been going on for aweek, Ace should be examined by your veterinarian. A stool sample can be submitted to diagnose intestinal parasites or bacterial overgrowth. Restrict access to diapers as they can certainly be the cause of the issue and can also pose a risk of obstruction if he ingests enough material. If Ace is behaving normally otherwise, withhold all food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts until the stool is normal. Transition slowly to his regular diet afterwards. See your vet again if Ace develops lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting or abdominal pain or if the diarrhea does not resolve. A bland diet is plain white rice mixed with one of the following: boiled boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cooked/drained ground turkey, cooked/drained ground beef or cottage cheese.

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