Puppy ate poop, has mucus in stool & runny nose. Should I worry?

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Puppy got into some other dog's poop on thursday night (nice suburban neighborhood) Her energy levels appear to be normal for now but she did have a bit of mucus in her poop this morning (about an hour after a very solid poop that didn't even get stuck on the carpet). She drank a lot of water after her walk. She had a bit of a runny nose when she woke up just now. Just wondering if these symptoms are problematic or if I'm just being paranoid? Worth noting: she met a lot of people yesterday! Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed | 1 month and 29 days old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

As long as Aurora is eating, drinking, and acting normally without any significant coughing or sneezing, I would not be overly concerned about a bit of mucus in her stool or a mild running nose. If the mucus becomes a recurrent issue, it would be worth having her evaluated by the vet to assure that she doesn't have intestinal parasites or other concerns. If the runny nose worsens or if the discharge becomes yellow, green, or bloody, she would also need veterinary attention. Not to worry! On a side note, I would not recommend taking Aurora for walks around the neighborhood where she has access to any areas where other dogs have been previously until she has finished her vaccine series (over 16 weeks of age). She could acquire parvovirus, which is a serious gastrointestinal virus, from exposure to areas where infected dogs may have previously walked since this virus lives in the soil for years. I hope that all goes well!

Puppy ate poop, has mucus in stool & runny nose. Should I worry?

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