My dog has mucus in his stool. Is it due to his homemade diet?

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Is this an abnormal amount of mucus in the stool of a yorkshire terrier, age 3 years old? We make home made food, consisting of carrots, ground turkey and rice primarily. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered

Stephanie Echols, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Mucus isn’t normal. I suspect it may be from your diet. Protein, grain, and vegetables are not the only important ingredients in dog food. They also need added vitamins, minerals, and bone meal. Human food alone is not sufficient for dogs. If you note the mucus with loose stool, straining, or blood I would take Ozzy to a vet for further diagnostics, like a microscopic stool check. Good luck and kisses to Ozzy!

My dog has mucus in his stool. Is it due to his homemade diet?

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