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Why is my puppy's poop suddenly slimy after eating rice and chicken?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Female | unspayed | 4 months and 24 days old | 45 lbs

My puppy is having boiled rice chicken since yesterday. And this morning her poop looks weird( slimy in texture) Is this okay?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on July 1st, 2018

Yes, I would not worry too much. If you have been feeding chicken and rice to help Luna’s tummy settle, continue for another couple of days and then gradually reintroduce her food gradually. Hope this helps ! Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach

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    Answered By Catherine Stecyk

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    Published on July 1st, 2018

    Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear Luna didn't want to eat her usual food, but you were smart to feed her something bland like boiled chicken and rice. Her feces may appear different just as a result of the diet change, but it does not look concerning to me. It is perfectly OK to feed Luna this bland diet for a few days, but this is not a balanced diet that can be continued long term. I would recommend transitioning her back to her usual kibble diet over the next few days. You can try mixing some of her kibble into the boiled chicken and rice and increase the ratio of kibble to chicken and rice until she is back to eating 100% of her kibble. It is especially important that puppies eat a diet formulated for growth, as these help to ensure they get the appropriate nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy. I hope this is helpful!

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