[BlueBelle]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

It can be. Mucous at the very end of the poo can just be some anal gland emptying (a good thing, just cleanin' out). But if there is mucous around the poo, or just a lot of mucous overall - the digestive tract is pretty irritated and is struggling to get its job done. And when it's really irritated, argh, it can be tough to get back on track...especially in puppies or if giardia is present in puppies.

BlueBelle, glad to hear there isn't blood. I wonder, can you call the vet's tech and discuss a little? No telling if giardia is hiding, but I do know when Marcel had it, we had to treat longer than 5 days. So, I'm wondering if your kiddo just needs a longer a stretch?

Digestive issues can be tough, and sometimes it just really takes them more time than we think to get back on track.

Oh...do you have a PetCo near you (not petsmart)? If yes, you may want to pick up some BeneBac - it is a high potency probiotic paste that is meant for times like this, and sometimes it works little miracles. It's cheap, easy to give, and I always keep this stuff in my ER kit. I usually get the "ferret/small animal" size rather than the big dog size.

Thanks, I will stop on my way home from work. I looked in the dog section and didn't find anything so I will check in the Ferret area. I will also give the vet tech a call.
Thanks your help is very much appreciated.
Marcy