My dog has mucousy diarrhea. Should I see a vet or try home care?
I'm sorry Charlie isn't doing well! I can give you a home remedy to try first to see if that helps, and if it doesn't, then yes I would take him into the vet. Withhold food for 12-24 hours, then feed a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken (no bones) and white rice in small amounts several times a day for a couple of days. Then slowly add back in his normal diet. If the diarrhea continues on the bland diet, he starts vomiting food, stops drinking water, starts vomiting water, or becomes very lethargic, he will need to see a vet right away. Good luck, I hope this helps!
Updated on September 23rd, 2025