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My dog's poop is slimy, orange, and watery. Should I be worried?
Updated on September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | unspayed
why is my dogs poop so slimy, and orange, and watery?
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on August 10th, 2019
These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
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Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
This looks mostly like the mucus that lines the GI tract, which is caused by significant inflammation. I would recommend having Macy examined by a vet to determine why this is occurring, it could be a bacterial or viral infection, HGE, pancreatitis, IBD, colitis, etc.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on February 25th, 2023
Hi and thanks for your request.
These signs are likely caused by a colitis, caused by dietary indiscretion and dysbiosis. Usually the combination between a probiotic (canine fortiflora or similar ones) and a bland diet like boiled chicken and rice is beneficial. I would recommend Three-four days of this regime and then switch back to normal diet gradually.1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Britni Miller, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 6th, 2017
That looks like mucus which can happen when dogs have diarrhea due to colitis (which can have many causes). I recommend feeding Button a bland diet of boiled chicken, hamburger, or turkey and rice for a couple days to see if it resolves. If it doesn't I recommend taking Button to the veterinarian. She may have intestinal parasites, dysbiosis, or some other condition that requires medical treatment.
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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on December 2nd, 2018
This means that something in the colon or rectum maybe irritating the lining and the mucus-producing cells start producing more mucus (to lubricate the gut) than necessary. Parasites such as whipworms, tapeworms, and other intestinal parasites can also cause mucus in the stool. It may be a good idea to take a fresh stool sample to your vet for a fecal test.
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