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Why does my dog have mucus poop for a week with no improvement?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | neutered | 4 years and 10 months old

Dog had cow pat like poop for one week. Otherwise ok. Eating bland chicken and rice. Had diatab and probiotic. No improvement. Very mucus poop today.

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on November 2nd, 2019

These signs could be compatible with a colitis, which is an inflammation of the last part of the colon, usually related to dietary indiscretion. Given the persistency of the signs, a clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics may be needed. 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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