Have you ever wondered if a particular household cleaning product or human medication is poisonous to your pets? The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has provided the following guide for knowing which cleaning products, human medications and cosmetic items to keep out of your petâs reach.
Anxiety is not the only cause of excessive mucus. Talk to your doctor to make sure your mucus is not caused by allergies or gastroesophageal reflux disease. Also, fill out my anxiety test to see if your extra mucus is likely to be a part of your anxiety symptoms. Click here to start the test.
Other conditions that can cause visible mucus in the stool include bacterial infections, anal fissures, a bowel obstruction, or Crohn's disease (the second main form of IBD). Mucus is a clear, white, or yellow substance with the consistency of jelly that is produced by the mucus membrane of the large intestine. Mucus is also produced by other organs in the body, such as the lungs, where it helps to trap any foreign particles that are inhaled. In the intestines, mucus protects the inner lining and because it is slippery, it helps ease along the passage of stool.