My dog has diarrhea with mucus. Should I continue bland diet or see vet?

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Hello, my 9-year-old lab mix has had varying degrees of diarrhea since Friday evening. Later that evening I also removed a large engorged tick from her. I fed her several meals of rice, pumpkin, & flax - after which her stool seemed to firm up a bit, but after reintroducing her normal diet she had more diarrhea with what appears to be clear, stringy mucus. Her spirit seems a little off, but she still has an appetite. Do you recommend proceeding with a bland diet or does her stool cause concern? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Female | spayed | 8 years and 10 months old | 68 lbs

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zoey. If her stool is still not normal by tomorrow, I would have her evaluated by her veterinarian. Four days is long enough that if she still has diarrhea, I worry it will not resolve without a medication. She should have fecal testing to rule out any parasites or a bacterial overgrowth. The tick is not likely the cause of the diarrhea. While they can spread diseases, it would unusual for her to have signs so quickly. In the meantime, offer plenty of water so that she does not become dehydrated. It is also generally safe to to withhold food for 18-24 hours if Zoey has been otherwise healthy. This will sometimes resolve the diarrhea by resting the GI tract. I hope this information helps!

My dog has diarrhea with mucus. Should I continue bland diet or see vet?

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