Mucous in Poop – Normal or Not?

The Poo Analysis Challenge: A Week of Doggy Doo-Diligence

The Poo Analysis Challenge – Day 2: Mucous in Poop – Normal or Not? 💩

Welcome to Day 2 of the Poo Analysis Challenge! Yesterday, we talked about poop shape and consistency—but today, we’re diving into something you may have noticed before: mucous in your dog’s poop.

🐶 Ever seen a jelly-like coating on your dog’s stool? It’s mucous! The intestines naturally produce mucous to lubricate and protect the gut lining, but when is it normal, and when should you be concerned? Let’s break it down.

🟢 When Mucous is Normal