Dog feces with mucus

Dog feces with mucus indicates that the intestinal mucosa is damaged. This situation may be caused by enteritis, parasite infection, viral infection, and other causes.

Firstly, when a dog has enteritis, frequent diarrhea will cause the large intestinal mucosa to peel off. Secondly, when a dog is infected with internal parasites or contracts diseases such as distemper, parvovirus, and coronavirus, it will also experience diarrhea, causing the intestinal mucosa to peel off. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to a pet hospital for a fecal examination to determine the cause of the disease before treatment.

Enteritis

A dog with enteritis will have loose stools containing mucus, and may also accompany symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, increased body temperature, and abdominal tension upon palpation. As these symptoms are similar to those of distemper, it may not be easy to distinguish between them. Therefore, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for confirmation, and then treat with anti-inflammatory drugs and agents to repair the intestinal mucosa.

Parasite Infection

If a dog is infected with internal parasites, frequent diarrhea may cause damage to the intestinal mucosa, and the feces may contain mucus or blood. Sometimes, visible worms can be seen in the dog's vomit and feces. The dog may also exhibit symptoms such as decreased appetite and weight loss. Therefore, the owner should pay attention to observations. If the above symptoms are found, it is necessary to worm the dog in a timely manner.

Viral Infection

If a dog has not been vaccinated and is infected with diseases such as distemper, parvovirus, and coronavirus, it will also cause diarrhea, damage to the intestinal mucosa, and mucus in the stool. It may also accompany symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, vomiting, hemorrhagic stools, and increased body temperature. In this case, it is necessary to take the dog to the pet hospital for further examination to determine the specific cause before symptomatic treatment.