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Why is my dog crying when pooping and has soft, mucousy stool?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | neutered | 11 years and 7 months old

Dog crying when pooing yet he’s having soft sometimes mucas poos

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Answered By Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

Published on January 5th, 2018

When a dog has colitis (inflammation of the colon), they will often have mucous in their stool, but it is also often painful. I have attached a link below with more information on colitis. https://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=677 I would recommend having your veterinarian examine Milo to help you figure out what is going on and how to treat him to make him feel better. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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