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My dog has wet stools and mucus. What's causing it and what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 14 years and 5 months old | 15 lbs

My dog has had very wet stools for the last week. And today this came out. (She is up to date on shots and takes monthly heartguard). What could be going on?

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Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 6th, 2017

That looks like mucus which can happen when dogs have diarrhea due to colitis (which can have many causes). I recommend feeding Button a bland diet of boiled chicken, hamburger, or turkey and rice for a couple days to see if it resolves. If it doesn't I recommend taking Button to the veterinarian. She may have intestinal parasites, dysbiosis, or some other condition that requires medical treatment.

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