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My dog's poop has mucus. What does it mean? Is it worms or parasites?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | unneutered | 10 months and 14 days old | 5 lbs

My dogs poop has a mucus-y thing in it. I’m wondering if it’s worms? Or some parasite?

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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on March 21st, 2020

Soft poop often contains mucous. It is completely normal. Intestinal worms will look like variations of spaghetti in the feces and are visible to the naked eye. It is still a good idea to deworm Cash if you haven't done that in a while.

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