Poo covered in slimy mucus

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Hi everyone,

I have a 14-year-old Yorkshire Terrier, and this morning his poo was covered in a slimy, mucus-like substance.

Poo covered in slimy mucus

Has anyone ever seen this before?

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    Cacatoesouvert3996 Icon representing the flag French
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    My 13-and-a-half-year-old dog just had exactly the same thing happen. What is it? Is it serious or not, considering he’s already poorly with his liver, heart and prostate, as well as a tumour?
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    Hi everyone

    My dog is having the same problem.

    Has anyone had an update on this? Any info?

    Thanks

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    Doudou229
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    Hi there,

    Is he getting enough protein in his daily meals?

    Any weight loss?

    Does your little one have IBD?

    Is he straining a lot to pass stools? Or is he trying to go but nothing’s coming out?

    The mucus sounds like colitis; it could be down to parasites in the colon...

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    Thanks for your replies. I'll wait for the next poo and let you know.

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    ProvetoJuniorConseil
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    Hi there,

    I'm sure it's nothing to worry about, so don't panic. However, I’d recommend keeping an eye on their poo over the next few days to see if it’s the same every time; even if it isn't an emergency, it's still not quite right.

    Best regards,

    Vincent

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    Damien63 Icon representing the flag French
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    No, I haven't seen any blood. And my vet isn't open at the weekend, which is why I was asking on here.
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    Tania28
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    Hi. Keep an eye on things to see if the next stools are the same. It could be nothing to worry about, or it might be something a bit more concerning. Any blood? You can sometimes send photos to your vet; they might be able to let you know if you need to bring them in for an appointment.
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