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There is a layer of milky white sticky jelly-like substance on my dog’s stool
The white jelly coating is shed intestinal mucosa, usually from poor digestion and absorption such as gut flora imbalance, cold exposure, parasites, or overeating. If the dog is bright and stools are formed, improve the diet and add probiotics.
My dog has had mushy or muddy diarrhea on and off for a month, sometimes normal; he is 6 years old, energetic with good appetite, and the stool is slightly green
Soft, muddy stools indicate gastrointestinal upset, possibly from overeating, irregular feeding, bacterial infection, or internal parasites. Do not ignore it. Ensure the kibble is well sealed and unspoiled, and feed on a regular schedule.
My dog’s stool is formed but has red blood-clot-like bits and a bloody smell—what is wrong?
Blood in stool mainly suggests large-intestine bleeding from hemorrhagic enteritis, parasites or gut scratches. Hemorrhagic enteritis from bacteria shows blood on the surface or frank blood. Parasites like coccidia and Giardia cause end-of-stool blood or stubborn diarrhea; gut scratches from sharp objects like bones or metal cause severe bleeding with ulcer or perforation risk. See a vet promptly.
My dog will not eat or drink, lies all day, vomits blood, and has green, smelly, glue-like stool; what is wrong?
If unvaccinated, this strongly suggests canine parvovirus, a severe contagious disease with vomiting and bloody, foul stool. Go to a hospital for PCR; treatment needs antivirals, fasting, fluids, and 7 to 10 days.
How Long Is a Dog’s Stool Sample Valid for Testing?
A fecal test gives results in about half an hour, and the sample stays valid for about 2 hours. It checks for parasites and gut health and supports tests for distemper, parvovirus and corona.
Puppy Had Loose Stools Starting the Day After Arrival; Now on Day 4 with White Watery Stools
White watery stools suggest: 1) parasites (common in pups, e.g., roundworms)--use fenbendazole with probiotics after a fecal test. 2) infectious diarrhea if unvaccinated--suspect parvovirus, coronavirus; see vet if vomiting or lethargy. 3) primary low bile, immature gallbladder, blocked bile duct--bile acids and vet care.
My rabbit keeps sneezing, wet nose, slight stuffy breathing; appetite, energy and stool normal — what to do?
Rabbit colds come from chills or poor ventilation/hygiene. Treat promptly and keep warm. Use veterinary antibiotics (enrofloxacin, amoxicillin) for secondary infection, and astragalus polysaccharide oral liquid for immunity; for fever use flunixin meglumine. Never use human cold or Chinese patent medicines — risk poisoning. If worse, see a vet.
My dog hasn’t eaten all day, has loose stool, vomits a lot, is sleepy and listless
A dog that doesn't eat, with loose stool and heavy vomiting and no energy is likely infected with canine parvovirus ('flipping intestines'), which causes diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy. Even unvaccinated puppies should go to a vet; with treatment and interferon, recovery signs are no vomiting/diarrhea and renewed appetite. Vaccinate after recovery.
Is this definitely panleukopenia? Kitten hasn’t eaten for 3 days and now has soft stool with blood.
Diagnosing panleukopenia needs both the antigen test and a CBC showing low white blood cells. With clear symptoms and a weak-positive strip plus falling WBC, it is likely positive. Strips are 80-85% accurate, so confirm with PCR.
My cat keeps entering the litter box frequently; first it urinated a little, then passed pasty stool; what should I do?
Frequent litter box visits suggest a urinary disease such as FIC, a UTI, or crystals and stones. If not fully blocked, try a diuretic and anti-inflammatory; if no relief, see a vet.