My dog had diarrhea with mucus and panting, but is fine now. Worry?

Question

Yesterday, I took my dog out for a walk and he pooped normally except for the fact it took him a bit longer than normal to finish. Not even 5 minutes later as we are about to walk back home, he poops again and this time it comes out fast. It was soft, had more mucus than normal and smelled 10x worse than normal. This morning, he was restless, panting and shaking. I took him out and his stool was very loose. He struggled and had gas after a bit came out. He seems to be fine now and is sleeping. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered | 25 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Bentley may just have had a GI upset if it was just 2 episodes of loose stool and he seems fine now. You can withhold food for 12 hours then feed a smaller meal than than normal to help rest his GI tract. If he continues to have diarrhea or begins vomiting as well I would recomend a vet visit to find out the cause. Diarrhea can be from intestinal parasites, eating something he shouldn't, viral or bacterial infection among other things.

My dog had diarrhea with mucus and panting, but is fine now. Worry?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

What fish dog food helps dry skin if my dog eats Science Diet?

Why is my new pet biting? Is she stressed or scared in her new home?

Why is my dog or cat shaking? When should I see a veterinarian?

My robo hamster is limp, bleeding, and collapsed. Is it wet tail?

Is my pet's occasional sneezing and eye crust a URI symptom?

How to keep a pet mom and her newborn babies warm and calm?

Share