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My 1-month-old puppy has mucus in his potty. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | unneutered

My 1 month old puppy is doing potty with mucus. Sometimes only mucus.He is having neopeptine and liv52 consequitively after and before food. He is eating royal canin mini starter. He is not yet vaccinated. Please help.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 12th, 2018

HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Coco! We can not prescribe medications on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach as the laws require a vet to examine an animal in order to do so. I am glad that Coco is eating, I would start him on a bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. This bland diet helps bind up the stool and usually helps the diarrhea. You can also start a dog probiotic, I like Purina Fortiflora. I would also deworm him with pyrantal pamoate or panacur. If the diarrhea started after starting the neopeptine and/or the liv52 I would stop them. I personally do not use human supplements in pets and urge caution in doing so. If the bland diet and probiotic doesn't help Coco needs to be examined by a Vet near you. I hope this helps and I wish Coco the very best!

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on March 12th, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Mucous indicated inflammation with in the colon. I would recommend having Coco examined by a Vet due to how young he is. Diarrhea in 5 week old puppies can be serious and cause decompensation and lead to dehydration and low blood sugar. He should be started on an antibiotic. At home you and start a bland diet of boiled chicken breast or hamburger mixed with rice. Also be sure he is properly dewormed. He can get his first vaccine at 7 weeks. Causes of diarrhea in puppies are: intestinal parasites, viral or bacterial infections, food allergies or intolerance, dietary indiscretion (ate something gross), toxin ingestion, other infectious causes, new food/treat/human food. I hope this helps and I wish Coco the best!

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