Why is my active dog having orange loose, fatty stools with mucus?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 11 lbs
My dog has had orange loose stools some with a weird fatty mucasy covering. It's happened for the last 2 days but she is still very lively, eating, drinking and playing. Shes a 1yr old shitzhu x yorkshire terrier. I was just wondering what you would recommend
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Published on July 23rd, 2018
Hello. An orange stool could be an indication of hemolysis ( destruction of RBCs ) or a possible gallbladder problem, or just the dye from something ingested. The mucous is usually a reaction to some irritation in the colon. If everything seems perfectly normal in how Mille acts & eats, you might just feed her a very bland diet ( 25% boiled chicken & 75% plain white rice ) for a couple of meals. If her stool self-corrects, then it was just something she got into. If it persists, you will need to have your veterinarian examine her to make sure all is OK. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on June 16th, 2019
This is likely to be due to a colitis, which is an inflammation of the last part of the intestine, usually related to dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!
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Published on February 1st, 2017
It's probably a gastrointestinal upset or infection. withhold food for 12 hours then offer him boiled boneless chicken and rice every 6 hours in small portions. if he is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 days. After 2 days, you can put him back gradually on his normal food. If he continues with the abnormal poo, take him to the vet to get treatment.
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