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My dogs have diarrhea with mucus for 5 days. Should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Female | spayed | 50 lbs

My one dog has had diarrhea for 5 days wit mucus and now my other dog has it too. Both still have a great appetite

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on December 4th, 2019

Five days is a long time to have diarrhea, and if both your dogs now have it, it could be due to a sudden change in diet or eating something rotten. You need to have them both seen by a vet today, it's long past the time for home remedies.

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