My dog has diarrhea, mucus, & orange specks. Should I see a vet?

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My dog woke me up 3xs last night to go poop. It was runny and looked like it had mucas in it. He’s gone out three times today and it was small squirts but it was spread out throughout the day. I gave him boiled chicken and white rice. He’s drinking water and playing fetch. I did add some sweet potato baby food and when he pooped this last time it had orange/reddish specks. Not sure if it was blood or the sweet potato. should I take him to the Pet ER? Pet's info: Dog | Cockapoo | Male | neutered | 8 years and 1 month old | 15.1 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Thank you for contacting Pet Coach with your question about Jeter. I'm sorry he's not doing well. You are doing the right thing by feeding the bland diet, and I'm wondering if the sweat potato could be causing the color of his poop. Do not give him any more of it, and continue to watch his poop. If the color still occurs in his poop, he stops eating, he stops drinking, he vomits food or water, and/or he becomes lethargic, then I would take him into the vet. I hope this helps.

My dog has diarrhea, mucus, & orange specks. Should I see a vet?

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