The function requires no arguments. In distributed SQL statements, this function returns the date and time set for the operating system of your local database. You cannot use this function in the condition of a CHECK constraint.
Following are some potential causes of mucus in a dog's stool: 1  Colitis. 2  Stress. 3  Dietary indiscretion.  Food 1  intolerances. Recent diet changes.  Presence of parasites/ 1 protozoans. Overgrowth of bacteria.  Foreign 1  objects. Imbalance of colon bacteria (the good  kind) Polyps and tumors of the 1  intestinal lining. Intoxication.
But if you notice an excessive amount of mucus in the stool, or if it is accompanied with blood or a radical change in your dog's bowel movements, seek immediate veterinary medical attention. He or she will be better able to identify the underlying cause and recommend a proper course of treatment. Common causes include: 1  Stress. 2  Dietary indiscretion. 3  Intestinal parasites (e.g., giardia). 4  Bacterial overgrowth (e.g., Salmonella). 5  Tumors and/or polyps (e.g., rectoanal polyps).