Slimy poop in an older dog is unpleasant to deal with, and it’s natural to worry about what it means. The good news is that a little mucus in the stool is common and often clears up on its own, and it does not always mean that something serious is happening, especially if your dog […]
Seeing your dog’s poop become slimy and runny can be concerning, especially when the change is sudden or your dog needs to go outside more often than usual. The poop may look like watery or loose stool covered in mucus, jelly-like material mixed throughout the bowel movement, or your dog passing small amounts of liquid […]
Seeing that your dog’s poop is slimy but acting normal can still make you wonder whether something is wrong. You may notice a clear, white, yellowish, or jelly-like coating around the stool, mucus mixed through it, or a small amount of slimy material appearing when your dog poops. When a dog continues eating, drinking, playing, […]
Seeing your dog poop slimy with blood can be alarming, particularly when you notice a coating of mucus around the stool or bright red blood mixed with or sitting on the outside of the bowel movement. The stool may also be soft, loose, unusually frequent, or accompanied by straining. How concerning the change is depends […]
A dog having black poop and vomiting at the same time can be concerning, especially when the stool is very dark, sticky, or tar-like, or the vomiting happens repeatedly. What is noticed is stool that looks different from a dog’s usual bowel movements, including the dog also seeming nauseated, refusing food, or becoming less active. […]
Seeing black poop in a dog that has cancer can be especially concerning, particularly when the stool is very dark, sticky, tar-like, or unusually loose. The meaning of black poop in a dog with cancer depends on the type of cancer, where it is located, the treatments the dog is receiving, and whether other symptoms […]
A dog pooping black liquid can be alarming, particularly when the stool is very dark, watery, sticky, or has an unusual tar-like appearance. The appearance of the stool matters because black, tarry feces can indicate digested blood coming from the stomach or upper part of the small intestine. However, not every dark or nearly black […]
Sudden paralysis followed by death is one of the most frightening situations a dog owner can experience. Sudden paralysis is not a diagnosis itself; it is a sign that can result from a serious problem affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscles, circulation, or other parts of the body. Some causes are potentially treatable if […]
An old dog tilting its head to one side and shaking its head can indicate that something is bothering the ear or affecting the dog’s balance. Occasional head shaking can be normal, but repeated shaking combined with a persistent head tilt is different and deserves attention, particularly in a senior dog. The meaning of these […]
A dog throwing up bile and falling over can be concerning, especially when the loss of balance happens around the same time as the vomiting. Yellow or yellow-green vomit often contains bile, but the color alone does not explain why a dog is becoming unsteady or having trouble staying upright. The meaning of these symptoms […]