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I have a lab mix and he had similar poos for a good while. I never really paid it any mind because it wasn't EVERY single time and the stretches of nice, solid poos always set me at ease. Sadly, when he was almost 6 years old (or 5...I don't remember) my vet finally suggested I take him to the University Vet Hospital to see a specialist because she didn't understand why he had these bouts.
He ended up being accepted into a clinical research study at the University and had a full endoscopy and digestive biopsy (all for free, thank God). There were several spots along his digestive tract that were significantly ill. They diagnosed him with serious IBD (inflammatory bowel disease...not to be mixed up with the human irritable bowl system, they are quite different).
Anyway, he's been fine since the diagnosis because I know where to bring him and the vets know what they're dealing with.
My biggest lesson in all of this: I should have had it checked out when he was a wee lad and not ignored it just because there were nice, solid poos most of the time...
So, my suggestion is to scoop up some of that nasty poo and have it checked out by a high level vet/vet center. There are a number of things it could be, from something minor to something serious. Don't count on a forum or strangers to help figure it out, see a professional. I hate to think of all the years I could have spared my pooch the pain of runny stools or tummy aches if I had just gone into the vet sooner.
Canned pumpkin (not the sugary pie filling, just 100% pumpkin) contains fiber. Fiber increases the size of the stool so it does a better job compressing and emptying the anal sacs when your pet defecates. As far as how much pumpkin, I've heard varied responses. One person says a tablespoon is enough, while another gives 1/4 cup a day.
I'm a groomer and this will be helpful to some of my grooming clients. Thanks
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