mucus in poo

[sako22.250 3]

when the dog goes to the toilet its loose and there is a mucus in it aswell.ive tried chicken and rice for a week and now she back on csj champ do you think she would do better on a wheat and glutten free

[watchman 256]

common complaint is colitis,so i read,you can change the protein content in there food to help but not sure exactly

[littlefish 598]

CSJ make a wheat free one with lamb and rice- it may be worth a try.

[sandymere 8,263]

If it's a reacurrring problem then a vets advice is worth getting. At this point you don't know what the problem is, could be an infection, these can last weeks, good kennel hygeine is a must ie wash feed bowls daily, clear up stools etc. So perhaps 24 hours water ( clean fresh daily), then retry the chicen & rice if theres any mucos after a day or two then vets, if not try with small amount of some fresh food, chappie maybe, and build up gradually. Try a couple of different types of feed and see if one suits, don't overfeed complete as it causes scouring, do try adding in other ingredients ie butchers waste, rabbits (pre frozen and defrosted), table scraps etc once the problem has settled, add all new ingredients slowly. I find wag with additions as above suits mine though many would disagree.

[sandymere 8,263]

If it's a reacurrring problem then a vets advice is worth getting. At this point you don't know what the problem is, could be an infection, these can last weeks, good kennel hygeine is a must ie wash feed bowls daily, clear up stools etc. So perhaps 24 hours water ( clean fresh daily), then retry the chicen & rice if theres any mucos after a day or two then vets, if not try with small amount of some fresh food, chappie maybe, and build up gradually. Try a couple of different types of feed and see if one suits, don't overfeed complete as it causes scouring, do try adding in other ingredients ie butchers waste, rabbits (pre frozen and defrosted), table scraps etc once the problem has settled, add all new ingredients slowly. I find wag with additions as above suits mine though many would disagree.

[skycat 6,174]

Can't set this in stone as no real scientific evidence, but I've noticed that mine have it if they need worming and once wormed it clears up.

 

Also, if a dog is intolerant (slightly allergic) to something in the food then this happens too IMO. Again, no scientific evidence to back this up but it is a known fact that the body will produce mucous in an attempt to protect itself from whatever is irritating it: like sinus problems or throat problems producing mucous in heavy smokers. Similarly the gut produces mucous when irritated by a condition or certain food.

[doris 6]

If it's a reacurrring problem then a vets advice is worth getting. At this point you don't know what the problem is, could be an infection, these can last weeks, good kennel hygeine is a must ie wash feed bowls daily, clear up stools etc. So perhaps 24 hours water ( clean fresh daily), then retry the chicen & rice if theres any mucos after a day or two then vets, if not try with small amount of some fresh food, chappie maybe, and build up gradually. Try a couple of different types of feed and see if one suits, don't overfeed complete as it causes scouring, do try adding in other ingredients ie butchers waste, rabbits (pre frozen and defrosted), table scraps etc once the problem has settled, add all new ingredients slowly. I find wag with additions as above suits mine though many would disagree.

what is WAG?

[sandymere 8,263]

If it's a reacurrring problem then a vets advice is worth getting. At this point you don't know what the problem is, could be an infection, these can last weeks, good kennel hygeine is a must ie wash feed bowls daily, clear up stools etc. So perhaps 24 hours water ( clean fresh daily), then retry the chicen & rice if theres any mucos after a day or two then vets, if not try with small amount of some fresh food, chappie maybe, and build up gradually. Try a couple of different types of feed and see if one suits, don't overfeed complete as it causes scouring, do try adding in other ingredients ie butchers waste, rabbits (pre frozen and defrosted), table scraps etc once the problem has settled, add all new ingredients slowly. I find wag with additions as above suits mine though many would disagree.

what is WAG?

It's a cheap complete thats around 23% protein. It's a little low on oil but as I feed a decent amount of butchers waste which is very fatty the total averages out ok.

[Cold Ethyl 63]

Skinners duck or fish and rice sort it very quickly.My foster has colitis cant take dairy at all makes him super ill blood mucus and vomiting.The tiniest amount sets him off and its vet for meds.Try and get some koalin from viovet or vetmeds etc its got pre and probiotics helps speed up the recovery process within hours.

[Cold Ethyl 63]

Meant to say also Wag is full of rubbish if you read whats in it.Wouldnt give it to my worst enemy nevermind ma dog.Seriously it says on the pack no colours etc yet i know a few folk who use it and their dogs have red crap