Causes of blood in a dog's stool
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Seeing blood in your dog's stool can be a quite frightening event, perhaps mainly because we most usually associate it with cancer, but luckily in dogs the causes may be a lot less dramatic. However, as a responsible pet owner, it is always savvy to have the potential causes investigated to rule out the more serious triggers.
Blood in stool is medically known as hematochezia or melena. In hematochezia the blood is bright red meaning the it is fresh and most likely deriving from the lower intestines, typically the colon and the rectum. It is often mixed in the dog's stools. In melena, the blood in the stools causes feces to appear as black and tarry suggesting the blood is digested and coming from the upper intestinal tract. Usually, but not always, melena is more worrisome than an occasional case of hematochezia.
The causes of blood in stools can be various and they can range from minor issues such as a diet changes to severe cases such as cancer of Parvo. Below are some common causes that may be investigated by your veterinarian.
Common causes of Hematochezia
- Parvo
This is a serious disease often found in puppies. Black and tan breeds such as Rottweilers, German Shephards and Dobermans are more prone. Typically, a puppy with Parvo will exhibit vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite and blood in stools. Because this disease can be deadly, puppies suspected of having Parvo should be seen by a vet promptly.
- Parasites
Usually, this is the most common cause of blood in the stool. The most common parasites that cause blood in the stool are hookworms, whipworms, and roundworms. Protozoans such as coccidia may also cause bloody stools. With appropriate identification of the offending parasites, a veterinarian will prescribe specific dewormers to help get rid of these annoying beings.
- Dietary indiscretions
Over eating or dietary indiscretion may irritate a dog's intestines, causing vomiting, diarrhea and bloody stools. Dogs must be switched to new foods gradually. If a diet change is done too sudden vomiting and diarrhea may take place. Other causes may be eating spoiled foods or food intolerance and allergies.
- HGE
Hemorrhagic gastro-enteritis involves copious blood in stools along with vomiting and diarrhea. Often the cause cannot be found, but your dog may need intravenous fluids and proper medications to let this condition subside.
- Rectal injuries
Dogs that ingest sticks or bones or anything that is sharp may eventually scrape a bit the lower intestinal lining or the rectum as they make their way out through the feces. Often such sharp items may be seen in the feces protruding out. In such cases the blood is bright red and will eventually stop. Avoid giving cooked bones and sticks to play with. Also check the rectal area for any rectal injuries especially involving the anal glands.
Common Causes of Melena
- Use of NSAIDS
If your dog is on aspirin or some type of Non Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drug it may develop ulcers from its use. Dogs with bleeding ulcers will typically have black, tarry stools meaning digested blood coming from the stomach. Inform your vet promptly and if your dog is on such medication, keep a watchful eye on the stools.
- Pepto-Bismol
If you have recently given Pepto Bismol, consider that it may turn stools black. It also says so on the bottle. Stop giving it if possible and the stools should turn back to normal.
- Ingestion of blood
A dog's stool may appear black and tarry also from ingesting blood. For instance, your dog may have licked a bloody wound or he may have had a mouth injury causing him to swallow blood.
- Blood clotting disorders
There are several canine conditions that may cause blood clotting disorders and bleeding. Affected dogs may also exhibit other symptoms other than black tarry stools such as purple tinted skin suggesting bleeding under the skin. Rat poison may also cause blood clotting disorders and bleeding and it may manifest as dark tarry stools. If you think this may be a possibilty have your dog seen ASAP.
- Post surgery complication
If your dog has undergone some type of surgery recently and has black stools call your vet immediately. There may be internal bleeding somewhere. Possible complication as such may show up to 72 hours post surgery.
- Tumors/Cancers
Any time your dog presents dark, blackish stools, have your dog seen. You want to rule out the possibility of tumors such as polyps or cancer.
While these are just some causes, there may be several more such as bloat or intestinal obstructions. Also, some of the causes above may both cause melena or hematochezia. Whichever the cause, should your dog show bloody stools make sure you collect a fecal sample so your vet can start by ruling out parasites and protozoans. The stool sample needs to be no longer than 12 hours old to grant testing accuracy.
Always have a dog seen immediately if it has pale gums, becomes lethargic, has vomiting and diarrhea or is not acting its normal self. Blood in stools may turn out to be nothing, but it is always best to have the cause investigated in order to be safe rather than sorry.
Disclaimer: The above article is not be used as a diagnostic tool or as a substitute for veterinary advice. Always consult with a vet should your dog exhibit bloody stools.
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Diarrhea is quite normal in a new mother dog because most mothers ingest the placentas which causes some upset stomach. They may continue having some diarrhea as they clean up the pups during the first weeks or so. The fact that it is bloody may indicate irritated bowels but it may also be attributed to the presence of worms, protozoans, a rectal injury and much more, so I would recommend a fecal check. If the blood is more than a few drops I would also recommend a vet visit. It is also a good idea to have mother and pups seen for a post-birth wellness exam.
Here is a hub for dog diarrhea:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Home-remedies-for-dog-diar
Best wishes.
Hi i have a 7 month old puppie and he's been eating urinating regular, but he's been having bloody diarrhea and throwing up clear foaming liquid. he plays and stuff I don't know what to do!?
rehyna, i have exactly the same issue. what did you do about it? we took him to the vet but they want us to run heaps of tests on him..but he SEEMS fine to me :S
I love my dog but right now i am soo broke it's not even funny. However i love him and i still manage to get him top food brands and his necessities including a doctors visit once a year. It's true most doctors want you to run tens of tests on a dog even though it may be nothing..or anything serious. Thats why i like to read these articles. Don't get me wrong i act quickly if he is sick but i first try to rule out the simple stuff such as stress that can cause blood in diarrhea, change of food like this article states. My mother gave my dog some human food this tuesday he rarley gets human food if any and now he's sick. So it may be that and the fact that we just moved into new place. I'll see if it clears up.
My Shih Tzu has blood and mucus in his stool. I took him to the vet, given antibotics and anti parasitic meds, but there is still spotting of blood and heavy mucus. I am afraid. I change his diet to a bland diet of chicken and rice, but my dog's diet is horrible. Now, he cannot have anything, other than his dry food. I don't know what to do. If he gets worst, I don't have the money to get him the medical attention needed.
Hi...I usually run to the vet with everything and anything but after reading the links about blood in stool he had a little diarrea twice,vomited as well this morning but other than that he is playing etc...he does not have an appetite but I'm sure it's normal since his stomach is not well. It is in the middle of the night and an emergency vet here is over 100 dollars just for a visit,that's not including all the tests they would probably want to do. I guess I will wait...he did over eat yesterday and it was some of my food(human food) so I'm assuming it's that. I will be taking him to his regular vet if it doesn't clear up by tomorrow.
If he is still active, alert and playful and the amount of blood is not impressive, then it should be ok to wait. Keep an eye on his gums, they should be a nice bubble gum pink. If they are pale, whitish, gray then this may be indication he has lost too much blood. Also check his skin on the shoulder blades for hydration. Best wishes!
my teacup yorkie is 11 weeks old and when i got him the breeder was mixing dry food with baby food (chicken and broth. i started using same dry food, baby food then pedigree can. took him to the vet for initial appt. and she said get him off baby food. so i did. now i'm mixing iams dry,original dry and iams can. his stool isn't as watery but i do still see blood. all this has happened in a course of 5 days. as of today his stool is still very soft but not real watery and still see a little blood. is this going to be ok?
MY 4 AND A HALF MONTH OLD PIT BEGAN HAVING DIARRHEA LAST NIGHT IS MOPPY AND THREW UP THIS MORNING AND ONLY DRINKING WATER GOING TO TRY TUNA ,PEPTO AND , PEDIALITE BEFORE TAKIMG HIM IN..
I have a 5yr old Min. Schnauzer and she has had blood in her stool for a few weeks now. I have taken her to the vet two times now and $700 later but I just can't afford to take her again. She originally went in to get her shots and microchipped and then the vet said that she had a few hook worms and gave me some antibotics and this tube of stuff but that made her hurt so bad!! She wouldn't let anyone touch her or she would cry out in pain so we went back to the Vet and said that she had pancreatitus so we put her on chicken and rice can food and she did get better and now two or three weeks later she's better with her belly not hurting anymore but she has all this blood in her stool. She sleeps in the laundry room and every morning and evening when she's been in there for a few hours theres always little piles of poop and all of it has a bunch of blood in it. So now please please help me with this I beg of you!!!
oh,my. I was away for dog training and missed this comment, how is your dog doing now? has your dog run any blood-work to rule out bleeding disorders? any chances your dog could have gotten into rat poison?
Usually, the culprit for this problem is caused by parasites and a problem in the intestinal tract which can be treated with de worming and dietary change respectively.
i saw my doggie this morning and he was fine.. but when i arrived at home in the evening i was told that he was passing blood in his stool.. that evening to gave him a bath and took him for a walk.. and yes i saw the blood..he looks so sad.. i dont know what can i do, cause thier isnt any open vet till monday.. its hurting me to see him like dat, wat do i do?
Any recent diet changes? Is he free of worms? Any signs of diarrhea, vomiting? Could he have gotten into rat poison? If he is active and alert and acting normally, perhaps you can feed a diet of boiled rice and skinless and boneless chicken. Make the rice the bulky part of the meal. Give it for a few days, in case this is due to stomach upset. Check his gums frequently, pale gums may be suggest there is too much blood loss and the dog is getting anemic. Normal gums are bubble gum pink. If the blood loss is little and he is still active, alert and playful, you can wait until tomorrow. If he appears lethargic, weak and not his normal self I would have him seen by an emergency clinic for peace of mind, they should be open 24/7. If this is a puppy it may be the first sign of Parvo or gastro-enteritis, serious conditions that need immediate attention.If he is an adult vaccinated dog, it could be many things, parasites, rat poison, bleeding disorders, gastro-enteritis or other. What ever you decide to do, collect a fresh stool sample and have it tested.
hello, today my sweetheart doggie looks better, hes active and normal.. i didnt know what went wrong.. i saw some thing on his side, as doh someone had hit him.. and i was told my father had given him a huge bone to eat.. so far i didnt see him pooped.. but he looks ok for now..i keep praying for him to be go, the food i always feed him is boiled rice and boil chicken liver. if i do change his food.he dont eat it..he only eats the liver and rice.. i pray he's better.. cause it goin gto be very hard for me to carry him to the vet. cause my other dog had a broken foot 6months ago, and it taken really long to heal..so my money go their with him,, im praying he better. tomorro i have to take my other dog to get the steel off his foot, so ill take to the vet and maybe get som dewormed tablets for him, it been a while since he was dewormed.. takecare ..keeping in touch.
Ree Ree, please, please be careful about feeding your dog liver. Liver is high in vitamin A and can be toxic for your dog. Consuming large amounts of vitamin A for your dog is not healthy. Check out the book Home-Prepared Dog and Cat Diets by Patricia Schenck for more information.
I hope your dog is okay. Good Luck!
my dog buster has been passing blood 4 about a week now.the first sign was uncontroled diarrhea,about 2 days later he had trouble getting up just for a short period of the day,2 more days he started 2 throw up and by morning he went off his food and was throwing up,before he went to the vet he had musterd coloured diarrhea,as the vet only did a check up and perscribed drugz it made him poo alot more blood and darker poo.hes been in the vet for the past 2 nights and they still donot have a clue!!!we have recently lost 7 other dogs at this vet also as they seem 2 think it is poison or sumthing bacterial!r they doing everything they can!
I have a 13 week old lab/German shepherd mix and she recently today just started to poop ALOT and having it being loose like when you pick it up it leaves a mark on the floor and their is blood mixed in and she has had her first shots and she is on a interceptor so i don't know what to do
thank u a million Anita_Lumley... i didnt know that.
but it will be so hard doh to change their diet, cause they dont eat anything else other than liver..mom keep telling me , i gave then to much of bad habbit.. i will surely look up on it.. my doggie is much much better now.. he pooping normal.. thank dog. cause when my pets are in pain, im in pain and i cant even sleep knowing that their uncomfortable.. thank u again Anita_Lumley .
I have a min pin thats 8 months old and she had blood in her stool with slimy mucusy stuff...and was throwing up foamy white stuff...and acted sad and wouldnt eat...then after about 3 days she acted all better again then yesterday I let her out before running errands and when i returned she was acting sick again and pooping black tar stuff...could this be from eating a dead animal...shes a toy and is only about 2 pounds...I have cats that are always catching birds and things...
I would have her checked out, black tarry stools may derive from digested blood and therefore can be due to gastro-intestinal bleeding. If she is also acting sad a vet visit is in order. Best wishes!.
i have taken him 2 another vet and blood tests have been done.low blood count and a 19 out of 250(250 being what they should have!!!) test on his blood condition is saying that he hs not got anything to stop him bleeding but for a blood tranfusion that builds up his defence/they said it may be due to a brown tick bite that has been brewing,lizards that have been digested or rats,they have put him on doxycillin and a injection that has been made for cows with 3 day fever.he is still pretty down and blood is still passing but said to give 4 days 4 improving.ill keep u guys posted.
My mom has a 5-year-old silk terrier and for the past maybe 4 days, he's been having mucousy diarrhea with red blood, and today it seems, to me, to be getting worse. He hasn't come out of the bedroom a whole lot and he won't take his treats. I don't know how well he is eating, but I am worried about him. My mom doesn't have the spare money to take him to the vet, but she will if he really needs to be seen. Could you please suggest if he should be seen?
Hi Sarah, yes you should take him to the vets. Surely the peace of mind in the very least is worth it. When it comes to blood in stools accompanied by symptoms of lethargy etc then you cannot rule out parvovirus, which is a particularly nasty virus that can often cause death of the dog. I lost a puppy to this virus a few years ago due to incompetant vets not considering it. So I do think you should take a trip to the vets. I really hope he gets better soon. H
Hi, our four week old puppies are currently having bloody diahhera. We did change their diet from their mom's milk to watered down puppy chow, and instead of using bottled water we used the water from our sink, and Petco told us to use bottled water, so we have switched, now, from Puppy Chow to feeding them with bottles and formula for pups. And they have also been throwing up. Their are seven puppies and most of them are sick! Any ideas?
Hello anonymous,
Oh no. All seven? I hope the little ones get better soon. Well, I am sure that you have researched multiple possibilities; Distemper, Coccidiosis, Giardiosis, etc. Here is what I have experienced...Puppies can contract parasites through their mother's milk which will irritate the intestinal wall, however, owners should always be wary of CPV, (Parvo). It is possible for one form of Parvo to pass through the placenta of the mother and infect a fetus before it is even born. Parvo is highly contagious. If Parvo symptoms in puppies are observed, (bloody, fowl smelling stool often yellow in color, vomiting, lethargy, etc.), the puppies need to see a vet immediately for treatment. Parvo is fatal among puppies if left untreated. The virus can be diagnosed by testing a sample of their stool...Of course, the diet change could be the culprit as well. The risk of diarrhea and vomiting is dehydration, which is also extremely dangerous. Since all of the puppies are sick, and their immune systems are still developing, I suspect that some sort of infectious disease and/or a parasitic infection is at hand. Good luck and keep us posted!
My 9 week old min schnauzer is having diarrhea with blood. The poop is greenish brown and the blood comes at the end( it's red). Her personality hasn't changed niether has her apitite. She's already had her first two booster shots. I don't know what to do and I'm really worried about her!
Our 2 year old lab weimaraner mix she was fine and happy yesterday morning I was gone almost all day and my fiancé came home and took her out for a little then he left to go over to my parents when I got home she had gone poop several times but she has quite a bit blood in her stool she hasn't been eating and drinking as much as normal these last couple days we had to let her lick ice cubes last night till she finally started eating them and drinking water
I have taken my dog to the vet and they tested him for parvo. They put him on antibiotics for the bloody stool and gave him a shot. However, about two weeks later, the bloody loose stools returned and he will throw up from time to time. He acts like he feels ok, but will act like he is having trouble going. He will squat and try and the move to a new spot and try again. Is it possible he has something stuck in his intestine? Has anyone had any experience with this sort of thing. The stool is very loose with bright red blood and there is lots of mucus. This last for several days and then his poop returns to normal. Please let me know if anyone has any thoughts as to what this might be. The test for parvo was neg.
Wow...its crazy how many people are dealing with the same situation. My 15 months GSD has had bloody stools...I suspect he has eaten rodent poison. I have let him get an empty stomach and he started eating on his own yesterday. So now I am only feeding him white rice and cooked ground meat.
I think something is wrong with those of you that say they have no money for a vet visit. If you can't afford to maintain your animals, don't get animals! Be willing to give up a few of the things you might want or need to ensure your best animal friend is healthy and feels good. Consider cutting your cable, or ... your internet! This isn't a minor issue, like a sore ear, this is blood in stool and mucus. Life threatening. Treat your animal as you would want to be treated in this case.
You think your dog may have ingested rodent poisoning??? WTF, get him/her to the emergency vet!! If your animal has, he most certainly will perish. In that case please do not get another pet. Such a lackadaisical pet owner does not deserve the responsability and priveledge of a dog or cat. Imagine the horrible pain as your dog's intestines slowly melt. Yes, do take your time pouring over non professional advice of animal owners to save a few bucks. I am sure in the long run your dog is probably better without you.
ok so i keep my dog in the bathroom when im not home so she has room to move around. when i came home from the store yesterday she randomly had diarrhea. throughout the day it got a little worse. i read to give her pepto bismol and it helped turn her stool back to normal but today i noticed there was light blood in it. i havent changed her food and its not often she gets table food but i did change her treats about a week ago. i really cant afford to take her to the vet right now so i want to make sure that im doing everything i can before i have to resort to a vet. any advice?
If the blood was bright red it means it comes from the lower part of the bowels or rectum, if the blood was black, like tarry stools it comes from the stomach or upper intestines. Keep in mind that Pepto may also cause black, tarry stools. I am assuming the blood you saw was bright red. If this is the case, a good place to start is to have your vet run a fecal test. Collect a fresh sample so the vet's can rule out parasites. If she is active, acting normally and the blood loss was minimal then perhaps this can wait but if this continues then there is an underlying cause that needs addressed. I am always for the better safe than sorry and have a pet seen especially if this is not an isolated case. If you want to start with s fecal test this usually does not cost more than 18-20 dollars. Some vets will not run these though if the pet has not be seen for a long time. If this is a puppy have her seen as it may be Parvo or gastro-enteritis. Make sure too that the blood is coming from the rectum and is mixed in the stools and is not coming from the bladder as in a urinary tract infection, Do a visual inspection also around the rectum in search of scrapes or anal gland issues. For financial help for pet owners visit this hub:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Financial-Help-for-Pet-Own
Best wishes!
Ok, so the past couple days my dog lucy (she is a brittany and is 14 months old) has been having extremely watery and recently bloody stools. now when i say recent, i mean like a couple poops ago recent. she goes poop like every thirty minutes or so. its not really poop though, its like a disgusting brown water she is trying to shoot out her butt. its terrible to watch. :( anyway, she isnt eating very much but we are making her drink water so she doesnt get dehydrated. she has been sleeping all day (when she isnt crapping) and is acting kinda lethargic, but not alarmingly so. on the fourth of july, someone gave her a half cooked hamburger so i was thinking maybe the parasite thing? but then the gastro whatever sounds like it too. I'm not sure what do to. I want to take her to the vet, the boy toy doesnt. I have heard that bloody stool in dogs is REALLY bad. If it doesnt get better by tomorrow, i am taking her to the vet. could it be anything else?
My dog had an allergic reaction to Purnia One's new smart blend dog food. She was have hives and blood in stool. how long will she continue to have blood in stool. cleared up for a few days and is starting back now. very worried about my dog
I have a boxer who is 9 months old. He started having diarrhea about a week ago. I thought it was from eating some human food that my toddler son had given him. He doesn't get to eat human food so I thought he had a upset stomach. So I thought I would give it a couple days and see if it goes away. Well, a week later and he still has diarrhea and now it has some blood with it as well. Anyone have any ideas as to what this could be?
I don't know if anyone can help or not, but here goes. I have a nine week old pup, today is Wednesday, and we brought her home on Saturday. The breeder had her on a garbage food, so I immediately started to switch her over to Orijen (3/4 old, 1/4 new). She hasn't been much of an eater since we brought her home, but she pees lots. Her energy level has always been great. We had seen the vet the Monday and I was to bring in a stool sample to test for worms (I started her on Revolution that night, as well as a broad spectrum dewormer I got at PetSmart). Tuesday morning she has bloody, loose stool (bright red, mixed in, and a little pool at the end). We went straight to the vet with a stool sample. She is clear of worms. We tested for Parvo, and it was negative. She is currently on Metronidazole for suspected Giardia (started Tuesday morning). There was one less bloodly, runny poop yesterday afternoon (this time it looked almost like small peices of ground meat), and one slightly more formed, blood free poop last night. No poops so far today.
I started giving her a Blue Buffalo canned puppy food mixed with her original crappy kibble yesterday AM, to encourage her to eat more. I'm also mixing Pedialite into her water.
The vet didn't test her for Giardia, specifically, though the meds do seem to be working. I haven't read that bloody stool is a symptom of Giardia, though, so I'm concerned that it may be something else. Can you please give me your thoughts?
@alexadry.... i have a slightly older dog who has a bit of bright blood in his stool ....he is really active he still is his hyper-self and he has trown up once or twice....what would it be most likely?
Carrie, not sure why the vet did not test for giardia, anyhow there may be chances you are simply dealing with a case of gastro-enteritis. This is what happened to my two puppies the same night I got them at eight weeks old. The vet as well could not find the underlying cause but my dogs healed with antibiotics. It is frustrating because without an underlying issue one is concerned about this happening again. You can read more about this in my hub''
Manny it is hard to tell what can be going on, it may be parasites, stress, a dietary indiscretion, food changes and much more. Since you mention he is throwing up as well if it is food he is throwing up, I would recommend giving him tummy rest and a bland diet as suggested in my other hub below and taking him to the vet for a check up, best wishes!
my chocolate labs stool is the concistency of tar and its all blood what does this mean? she is 8 years old is she just getting old? pls hurry if u can
I have a 10yr old rat terrier, who has been passing blood and mucos in watery loose stools all day, for the past week when we take her to do her buisness she will not go, she has been going in the garage. I gave her her regular food after the first loose bloody stool but that did not help....what do you think is wrong? My husband and I have been laid off from our jobs and are barely able to take of ourselves and the kids, I do not want my dog to die...what should I do???
Matt, sounds like your dog needs to see the vet if it was more than a few drops of blood. Especially being her age. Was the stool covered with bright red blood or more dark blackish stool?
Tina,since there are loose stools you can read my hub on treating diarrhea in dogs:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Home-remedies-for-dog-diar
however, if she is acting lethargic see needs to see a vet especially because of her age... it could be just about anything food that did not agree with her, something toxic, parasites, if you need help financially read this hub:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Financial-Help-for-Pet-Own
Best wishes to both of you...
My 10 month old cocker ate a trim on a southwestern item on Sunday night (two days ago). We know she ate the feather and a couple of beads and some fur with leather-like backing. She has passed the two beads (one was broken) and hairy stuff (fur and feathers?). Her stools were normal yesterday morning but she did not want to eat. Afternoon she had a loose bloody stool and again this morning, with a string of feathery 'stuff' and bloody mucous. She will not eat and is finally drinking water. She is lethargic at home, but went on a mile walk both days and was quite frisky.
I've not pushed her dry food on her and am cooking rice instead to TRY to get her to eat.
Please--- any suggestions would be so helpful and welcomed. Thank you so much
If she has diarrhea I would suggest giving the bland diet as suggested in my hub:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Home-remedies-for-dog-diar
How much blood was there? Usually, a few drops of blood are not a major concern. Checking a dog's gums is a good indicator of anemia and how the dog is doing. Pale, blueish or yellowish gums are a bad sign, whereas bubble pink gums are signs of a healthy dog. However, I do not like when I hear a dog is acting lethargic and refusing food. Any possibilities you can have her seen by a vet? You may be dealing with just an upset stomach, but acting lethargic may be a red flag. Some pancake syrup on the gums may perk her up a bit, but if she is not acting normally all I can suggest to be safe and not sorry is a vet visit. Best wishes!
Another helpful hub on intestinal blockages:http://hubpages.com/hub/Symptoms-of-intestinal-blo
I have a three year old mini schnauzer and for the past couple of weeks she has had a bad smelly loose stool, mostly dark blood, i take her outside to let her potty and i notice she will urinate but doesn't poop, she will come in the house and wait a while and find a quite place and do that, it has mostly no consistancey and like i said it is dark and foul, when wiped i can tell its blood but like i said its dark, also a few weeks ago i had a 8 mnth old snauzher to pass away with what i assuemd to be parvo, he was purchased at a pet store and we were told he had had his shots for that but he had all the symptons, so to be on the safe side we gave abby her parvo shot at least 3 weeks ago, she is very playful, eats (not quite as well as before) and drinks her water but having the past event I am scared..I also noticed a fishy smell, I hate to be blunt but I want to give you all of the symptons..what do you think it could be
My dog, for about the past 30 hours, has been vomiting and has very liquid stool. Expectedly, she is rather lethargic and lacks an appetite. She's more active now, barking, chasing our other dog, but now I've noticed that she has the bright red blood in her stool. I also saw traces of blood on the rectum. I checked her gums, as mentioned in a previous post, and they seem pretty pink so I think that blood loss is minimal. She's 9 years old, so naturally I'm a little worried. Thanks for any help that you can give.
Rennee, sorry i am later, hope your dog is fdoing better by now, have a vet check her nal galnds as these are the cause of the fishy smell....
Evan, my hub on home remedies for vomiting and diarrhea may help you out but have her seen by a vet if she is acting lethargic, best wishes
Hello, like everyone I don't know if this will help or not. My Brutus, 8 year old German Shephard, starting vomitting Wednesday night (very suddenly) and continued until Thursday morning. Drinking lots of water but then bringing it up again, by this point there is no food left in his stomach. No dry heaves though. I took him to the vet and they gave him an antibiotic injection, took some blood, and put him on Baytril. The vomitting stopped after that, however he wouldn't eat and he starting the diarhea. I know that anti biotics can cause diarhea, this is like water only very dark. I eventually got him to start eating and he still continues to drink water, so no dehydration. The blood work came back with his WBC normal and most everything else was either normal or just slightly on the high end or low end. With it not looking like his body was fighting an infection the vet said we didn't need the Baytril anymore, this was earlier in the day. Then later I noticed that there was some geletin like substance with his diarhea and picked it up with a tissue which is when I realized it was blood. It smells really bad too. I called the vet and now he has him on Metronidazole and Sulfatrate. He is lethargic most of the time, with a good spirit, and still eating the ground beef and rice and drinking. I am not sure what steps to take next or if I should let these meds run there course for the next five days. BTW, he also has parianal fistulas and has had anal gland infections in the passed, so of course I am wondering if there is any relationship with the blood.
Concerned and confused.
I made a mistake it is not Sulfatrate it is Sulcrate with the Metronidazole.
The metronidazole (flagyl)is a good product to use in these cases where a discernible cause has not been found. Read more about it here>
http://www.petplace.com/drug-library/metronidazole
It is good against bacteria and parasites, so hopefully it will start working if your dog is infested with something.
DID the vet run a fecal test? This can be helpful. If he is still moping around I would check if he is dehydrated by lifting his skin over the shoulder blades and back and watching if it snaps quickly back into place. Stays up a while or remains lifted? Time to see the vet for fluids.
If he is bringing up the water after he is drinking then his stomach is not ready to deal with that much water. Give him ice cubes instead, he will lick them slowly and should be less damaging than water gulped up all at once.
Keep a watchful eye on him, if he is keeping the rice down this is a good sign, but if he is moping around too much contact your vet, best wishes!
our dog started throwing up Monday night. I only seen 2 times, but it was mainly just slobber looking stuff. Then, tuesday, he did not eat his food at all, which has never happended before, and I noticed he was not himself. Kind of mopey, then tuesday night he threw up once again. Today, Wednesday, he is not himself and very mopey and drinking alot of water with slobber hanging from his cheeks. Any ideas?
hi, if anyone can help me out i would greatly appreciate it. for the past 2 days we have had electric work done on our house and it has been terribly hot, so instead of leaving the dogs inside without a/c or a fan, ive left them both at my girlfriends mothers house, in an outside kennel. like i said it has been terribly hot and the mosquitoes have been really bad because its so humid. anyway, both dogs are totally inside dogs, they go out to go potty or for a quick jog and they go back in the house. i have a 13 month old olde english bulldogge and a 1 yr old cavachon. so today after work i went and picked them both up and brought them home, both are acting pretty normal. my bulldog is a bit lazy but he always is. hes up to date on all of his shots and eats eukanauba large breed puppy food with some canned food a few times a week. after i got him home he went potty and had diarrhea but i paid it little mind mainly because of the heat and he absolutely hates, i mean hates being outside and i figured the stress did it to him, i mean i cant say stress has never given me the bubble guts. later on though he went in the house which is pretty uncommon for him. this time tho it was the black tar looking stool and im a bit alarmed by it. i could tell he pooped when i walked into the room, but it didnt stink as bad as if he had regular diarrhea. he ate fine after, has played some and is layin down snoozing. i checked his gums which have some pink but he has fairly black gums(they have always been this way and the vets never said anything, he has been in a few times after eating a few pieces of KFC he stole from a bucket and had an infection in his neck when we got him and had surgery and etc. hes seen the vet a few times anyway)and when i pushed on them it went white, but as soon as i took my finger off they went back to pink. if i had not seen his stool black tar looking like that i wouldnt know anything was wrong with him. he just got done eating 2 cups of dry food and a half a can of wet food after he pooped. can stress alone do this to him? ive always had the $$ to take him in at the first sign of any problem but in 1 week were moving to a new house with a big fenced in yard that hes gonna love and i just cannot take him in unless its a life or death situation. can anyone let me know if this is? like i say 2 days in 90+ weather and humid as hell being left alone in a kennel must of been horrible and i know he was very stressed(lil separation anxiety in there too i think.) i know there was no rat poison or anything like that but i cant say for certain there wasnt any sticks or rocks. any input is definatley appreciated! as you can tell by my rant im very worried, hes my best friend and i feel so bad i cant just up and take him in now.
Hello,
I have a 12 year old English Setter that I have had since he was born because we raised dogs...he has had runny stool with blood and in the past he really strained and went frequently..
I have visited the vet three times. The first time we learned he dropped 10 pounds and I was devastated because he ate all the time and is an alert dog. He got put on medication for worms (just in case), upset tummy, and to clear up a bladder infection.
Second trip, he gained a pound (yay), and his stool seemed better, although i noticed there was a mix of light and dark coloration.
Now it is somewhat runny again, with mucus-like blood...again he is eating fine. I am trying so hard to figure out what is going on...he is 12 years old and my vet recommended doing surgery/biopsy on his intestines..
I was wondering what thoughts were, surgery on my old boy scares me...do senior dogs do well with it?
My 9yr old Jack Russel has had loose stools the past two days and I just recently noticed that he had a lil bit of brite blood at the end of his stool. He has a normal appetite and appears to be acting normal. i am not sure what I should do...I would hate to take him to the vet for nothing....
I have a three year old jack russell Terrior. About a week ago my step mother told me she saw some blood in his stool, I didn't think much about it because of his recent food change and a call to the vet said that could happen if you go too fast (which I did):( Since then it hasn't happened again until this morning. He pooped on his bed and it appeared to have bright red blood in it. I quickly jumped on the internet and started reading up on it (because it is Sunday). I started freaking out about poisions people were posting and parasites and recal injuries (where would he get this stuff?) He is up to date on all his shots and was in the vet's office for a neuter three months ago and everything was normal. I have a fenced in yard and usually just open the door and let him out and when he is ready to come back in he stands by the door. Today I watched him so that I could check his stool. Well, guess what!! Apparently there is a very tall tree in my back yard that produces what look like little berries and he went for them. I placed a call to my father to come right over and look at them. Well apparently they are poisionus!!! My father said that the berries could make parts of his runny stole red and would look like blood and as long as he is active, eating normally, nice looking gums and acting normal, he should be fine and under no circumstance should the dog eat those berries again. I had no idea this could happen. I am so glad I have a solution (crossing my fingers) and if he gets worse in any way for if the "blood" continues Mambo is going to the vet!!
My dog was fine until I started him on Advantix. He threw up a lot and had diarreah with some bright red blood. This all happened within hours of being treated with it. I immediately bathed him with dawn dish liquid and gave him a dab of cannned pumpkin on his tongue. The vomiting stopped right away and within a few hours he was more active. I took him to the vet and tests were normal but he was put on antibiotcs. I just want people to be aware that advantix can kill your dog if he or she is sensitive to it. I started to use natural products but they didn't work the fleas were bad. So yesterday I tried Frontline. His poop was not normal. Mucousy and slightly runny. Today straining and barely pooping with some bright blood. I'm giving him the pumpkin again. (Please try that for vomiting, diarreah and constipation too. ) I don't know what to do about the fleas. These products are dangerous but nothing works at controlling fleas. He is a Pom and I bathe him once a week but we live in a wooded area. Any suggestions?
When there are fleas you have to not only treat the dog but also treat the environment. It is useless to treat the dog when there are still flea eggs and larvae spread in the areas the dog frequents. Ask your vet for a good product that kills eggs and larvae with'' Insect Growth Regulator '' such as Ovitrol.
It is hard to say if the application of Advantix and the blood in the stool are correlated. I would recommend a fecal test to rule out parasites or protozoans to be on the safe side.
There have been many reports of Advantix causing problems, but I mainly see dermatological issues or neurological ones. here is a link of people reporting problems
My dog was taking a stool and it was perfectly fine and all of a sudden she started to bleed i dont know if its because shes constipated and pushing hard,or if she act something. shes acting normal playing running drinking water and eatting. she doesnt have diarrhea nor is she vomiting im very concern and worried because shes only 7weeks & 3days ...
hello can anyone help, my friends dog was sick yesterday then today she hasnt been herself no energy and very cold she wrapped her in a fleece to keep her warm and noticed when she took her out for toilet that it was runny and blood colour we manage to get a bit of water in her but she just isnt herself she has been a bit shakey too please can anyone tell me what might be wrong thankyou x
Devotedowner: sorry to be late, I am undergoing classes and was out of town. Vets will take special precautions when dealing with senior dogs. The may use special anesthetics (such as isuflurane)and take extra care of the dog. I would go to a trusting vet if necessary who will do bloodwork to see if the dog's organs are working well before going under.Of course, there are always risks, on the higher side when the dog is senior, so the decision should be evaluate carefully. Discuss with the vet your fears and alternative options. Best wishes..
Jo, time to see the vet! This puppy worries me a lot... try to rub some pancake syrup on the gums and head to the closest vet...
We left our 8 month old dog at the breeders for a week and brought him back home the first day he was fine but the second day back home he started to vomit yellow foam it looked like bile. He also isn't eating I'm not sure what to do
Does this dog vomit bile in the middle of the night or when on an empty stomach? Do you feed a meal a day or two?
Hello, my 2 month old mini. Maltese didn't eat much, I tried canned food, but not just a week, the old problem started again not eating much. What should I do? And for the past two days, I noticed that there was a little drip of blood on the stools. What exactly is wrong with him?
Currentli having a mini. Maltese. Why does my puppy keep on scratching the same area on the body even though when I specifically bathe that area.? There's no ticks no fleas.
Okay I have a one year old yorkie who started throwing up white foam and had a little blood in his stool...he also hasn't ate much today kind of need to know what I should do please...:)
Can you please advise me...as this is the second time it has happened. I own 3 dogs and it is hard to tell which dog is doing what but yesterday we took two to the vet and they were dewormed and now there's this liquidy bloody type mixture on the lawn. The last time this happened we thought it was because one of them had eaten a rose bush - could the deworming tablets have anything to do with this
This sounds more like solving a mystery...the blood you see can just be anything, a urinary tract infection, a nose bleed, a wound, a female in heat, or it may be coming from the rectum. Parasites commonly cause bloody stools if this is what you are seeing, so more than the de-worming pills it may be from the parasites themselves. Have the stools re-cecked in three-four weeks but talk to your vet if you see these suspicious droppings. Best wishes!
This sounds more like solving a mystery...the blood you see can just be anything, a urinary tract infection, a nose bleed, a wound, a female in heat, or it may be coming from the rectum. Parasites commonly cause bloody stools if this is what you are seeing, so more than the de-worming pills it may be from the parasites themselves. Have the stools re-cecked in three-four weeks but talk to your vet if you see these suspicious droppings. Best wishes!
My dog since this morning has had bright red blood in her stools. She has no other symptoms playing, eating, drinking water, and her gums are the buble gum pink. Yesterday morning she had cloth in her stool that got stuck while coming out and I had to pull it out, but she had pooped again that eveing but, there was no blood in the stool.
My 3 1/2 month old pekepoo ate a chicken-bacon treat several times yesterday, different than his normal diet.
He had soft stool and then just now, very runny brown diarrhea. When I cleaned it up, I noticed some blood on the paper towel.
I am going to watch him, since he is still very active and playful, and if it continues or if his behavior changes, I will take him to the vet.
He has received all his puppy vaccinations except for his very last set.
Our dog last week had 15 puppies since then has become I'll so we are having to hand feed all the puppies with having little time on the mother the vets has gave her antibiotics and we have been told the puppies may get diarrhoea which they have what's worrying me is one puppy during the last feed pooped and it was a dark chocolate brown and we think there may have been blood mixed it was very watery mother has had all her shots puppies are 8 days old the puppy is still eating and there seem to be no change in him apart from the strange stool please help very worried.
Hello,
I have 2 4 1/2 month old Pits. We have had them for about a month and a half. We have been treating them for mange for the past 2 weeks now, as this was when it became apparent that that is what they have. Will mange cause blood in the stools and diarrhea?
They are eating, drinking, playing. Nothing seems wrong until they go poo. Sometimes at the end they will have a jelly like consistency with some bright blood.
I have not tried the whole bland diet with them yet as I am unsure about what to give them for this.
Do you have any idea's?
Thanks :/
I have a 9 week old black lab and the last few days i noticed her stools to be more mush and not as solid, today i noticed mucus-type stuff and a little red color blood in her stool. She has been acting normal full of evergy and is eating and drinking normally. Could someone please tell me why her stool looks the way it does, thanks.
I also wanted to add that she had her first vet visit last week and she was perfectly normal.
i am having a bit of a problem with my 11 week old kc spaniel, she was having some loose stools a few weeks ago so we changed her food to pedegree small bite mixer and winalot puppy cans, she is very lively and eating all her food, her stools in the day are fine with the odd spot of blood but in the early morning she gets very loose stools and more spots of blood. There is nothing for her to eat where she spends the night, i am not sure what it could be, she is due her second injections tomorrow but would just like a bit of an idea of what could be happening to make me understand a bit more.
i have a chi-weenie he is about 7-8months now and he the last few days he has had bright red blood in his stool it is mixture of solid and runny,vomiting once (yesterday) it was a yellowish foam...he is utd on shots...so idk what it could be...any1 have any ideas?
Mimi's Mummy: take advantage tomorrow to mention it to the vet and have them run a fecal test (collect a teaspoon amount of fresh poop) it could be anything from parasites to diet changes. If you changed her food too quickly very likely this may be a cause, best wishes!
keely, all the most common potential causes are mentioned in the article, have your vet run a fecal. I recommend having your puppy seen since he is having both runny stools, vomiting and bloody episodes.
Hi, my little puppy just pooped a watery poop with red stains that looked like blood.. it wasnt very much.. but it worries me... he jst saw a vet like couple of day ago and everything was ok.. his poop was negative except for an eye infection. On his paper though the doctor circled abnormal in the digestive section.. reasons i dunt know why.. cuz my friend who took him didnt ask... what could this be.. its sucks cuz I JUST TOOK HIM TO THE VET...
Hi, my 8-yr.-old American Eskimo dog just produced stool with some bright, red blood on it. Normally, she'll go in the afternoon in one bowel movement, but today it took her four movements before she was done. The first two were perfectly normal (hard, well-formed and the usual color), but the last two, while still being the normal size, density and color, were accompanied by scant amounts of blood. She recently got into the garbage and ate some people food (we RARELY give her anything other than her usual dry food) and also vomited yesterday afternoon. Other than that, though, she seems fine. Her gums are a healthy pink, she's energetic and seems generally happy and healthy. Any thoughts? Should I be alarmed or just wait it out and continue to observe her BMs?
You know your dog best and yourself best. If this was just a one time occurrence it may be because of the trash eating. If your dog looks fine and is acting normally, it is up to you to decide if you feel better having her checked out or monitoring her closely to see if these episodes repeat. Unfortunately I cannot say for sure if this is something occasional or due to some other issue. The trash eating episode makes me think though this is more likely the cause. Keep her away from the trash and the people food and see if the bloody stools disappear if you wish. Best wishes!
hey alexadry i have a malamute mix and he doesnt eat people food or wet food he's had all his shots and heart worm meds i just took him out today and i noticed some blood in his poo, he's still very active and eating his regular food his gums are still pink and idk what it is and he's 1 so hes 2 old 4 parvo right? he is on meds thought because he had kennel cough and ive had 2 give him treats with his pills which results in @ least 2 extra treats a day with his regular food and dental sticks this is the first time i noticed this and idk what 2 do.
please help me out.
If your dog was vaccinated against Parvo it is highly unlikely he would get it even though no vaccine can be said to be 100% effective. Look in your dog's shot records: look for his distemper shot. You should see something like DHLPP or Dhpp. If there are two ''p'' then your dog is vaccinated against Parainfluenza and Parvovirus. Most distemper vaccines include parvo.
This sounds more like something due to the treats or the cough medicine. You can try a bland diet of rice and boiled skinless chicken for a few days to see if his tummy gets a bit better.
Here are details on the bland diet
http://hubpages.com/hub/Dog-upset-stomach-home-rem
If he is still active that's a good sign, keep an eye on him and report anything worrisome immediately to your vet. If you are really concerned call your vet and have a stool sample checked to rule out parasites, even though the heartworm meds should protect against some worms, there are some others it does not protect against. Make sure he has never been around mouse poison, toxins or trash in the past days if you suspect he has, a vet visit is in order.
yesterday My dog 3 yr old lab/terrier mix got a hold of a whole bad of spice gum drops and ate them all. today when I got home he had very loose stool with bright blood in it and vomit which had some undigested gum drops . I didnt feed him hoping to settle his stomach but this evening, he had another accident on the carpet. diarriah and blood. He had never messed in the house before. Should I give him a day or two to see if hes back to normal or should I take him to the vet?
pls help me,i have a 2 month old puppy.last thursday she arrived here from my mother's house..the next day she had diahrrea and refuse to eat and drink in the afternoon..yesterday morning she ate i gave her mix boiled chicken and rice,and she drinks little with my help..i see her stool with dark red color.. today the diahrrea lessen but she is still looks lonely.. my mother told me that maybe before she ate fish bones in their house.. pls help me what to do.. i cant take her to the vet.. its too expensive.. pls help me what to do..thanks..
Cat,how is your dog acting right now? Is he active, playful quite normal? Were the spice drops sugarless? I would be worried if they contained xylitol as in the sugar free versions. Xylitol is toxic to dogs. If your dog is acting normal, and the blood in the stool is limited to a drop or two then you can use a wait and see approach and use a bland diet as follows:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Dog-upset-stomach-home-rem
Have your dog seen ASAP though if he starts acting lethargic, appears dehydrated, if the diarrhea continues and if the blood in the stool is a lot. Best wishes!
Okay - so most of what I have been reading here alrms me. i am a veterinary technician. Bloody stools can be caused by a variety of things. Basics are - worms, coccidiosis, giardia, sudden diet change. More involved: Parvo, dietary intolerance, foreign body obstruction ect. "Garbage guts" as we fondly call it is also reffered to as pancreatitis. The dog usually gets into or is given something that doesn't agree with it, and this can be very painful to the dog. Yes we do need to run tests and xrays to rule out to rule out other things and yes these tests can be expensive. Sheps also have been known to need pancreatic enzymes added to their diet. I have also seen litters of pups that are on the RAW diet( god only knows why anyone would feed that!) and die from salmonella poisening. BTW - parasites, salmonella and giardia amongst other zoonotic diseases can be transferred to humans. We have also seen salmonella from smoky bones, pigs ears and rawhide products. Feeding bones can also be hazardous! So my suggestion would be: if you had profuse blood in your stolls and were vommitting - would you not seek medical treatment? Get your dogs on a quality diet - rule out dietary indescrestions, allergies ( small breeds), Pancreatic insufficiancy and go from there. Make sure all vaccinations are current and the animal has been treated for all intestional parasites. Gradually change diets over a 10 day period. The guts need time to adapt. And for gods sake to the person who thinks their dog may have ingested rodent poisen - You need to seek emerency treatment right away. A dog can be killed in as little as 12 hours by rat / slug poisen It contains warfarin!
Thank you Cino's mom for the great advice!
Hi, I have an 12 year old Coker. He has been on dippers because he can't hold his pie for more than 4 hours. He has kidney failure and he is on dialysis. Last night he started to poop every 3 hours and each time the poop was surrounded with more and more blood. WHat could this be?
I would recommend a prompt vet visit with blood work to check your dog's BUN levels and see if he is possibly suffering from uremia. Diarrhea can be a sign of uremia. Please see your vet to rule this out.
Hi, I have a 7 year old male Bischon Frise. He threw up a couple days ago, followed by kind of runny and bloody stool. He is still very energetic and playful, and has good appetite. I switched plain porridge immediately that day and the vomiting stopped. The bloody stool situation improved with lesser amount. What could be wrong with him?
Hi, I have a female dog of 5 months.Today in her poop blood also came out. Which symptom is dat?
Starry, have the vet run a fecal test to rule out parasites. It may be anything from intestinal parasites to diet changes or any of the other causes listed in my article.
List of possibilities 1. diet consider food trial. allergy or intolerance is common. Other causes include parasites, inflammatory bowel disease, foreign body, tumour.
At the end of the day, all speculation without veterinary examination. Take a stool sample to your vet.
hi my black labrador is having a blood in its stool. 4 month old puppy.. he always eat fish bones and maybe its the one that makes it ... i stop giving fish bones on his food now instead dog food and other meat that wont irritate his stomach.. is there are other things i should do more?
Hi..Ok so my pup of 8weeks has the same runny brown stool..does not smell too bad..But i was wondering, seeing as though this was not mentioned..if a pup has diarrhea & his rectum is swollen and looks raw, can the blood not just be from soreness as he is trying to push the stuff out? This is the second day he has had these movements. I think it is because the breeder had it on rice & I changed his diet to puppy formula type of food. Who knows. I live in SA and the prices here are R400 just for a consultation. so i will be monitoring it over 2days to see if there is a change. But back to my question, can it not just be from passing so much stool that bleeding occurs?? That makes sense to me. Pup eats and drinks normally.
Thanx
ALSO..just to add..I started the pup on deworming meds yesterday. Could this not also be why there is diarrhea? and the blood? I researched and found that this could be possible side effects from the tablet.
Thank you
Hi I have a 13 week old pug/jackrussel, we have had him for about 3 weeks we took him in for his first shots and checkup the vet said everything was fine but he has constant diarrhea and we have know noticed there is blood, but the blood is not in his stool, he goes to the bathroom and then when he goes to try again its a mucusy blood... Im not to sure what to do in this case or what to try... as i am a first time pet owner... thanks
shakes, yes no more fish bones please...give him a high quality dog food to prevent potential problems.
Leigh, keep an eye on your pup, is the area in the rectum sore resembling a sausage like protusion? in this case be wary of rectal prolapse
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2090&a
However, to answer your question dogs rarely get hemmorhoids, if this is what you think it may be this link may be helpful:
http://www.vetinfo.com/symptoms-dog-hemorrhoids.ht
This upset tummy can very likely be sue to the sudden diet change. You should have done it more gradually. Try to mix the new puppy food with rice and then gradually diminuish the rice and increment the puppy food over 4-5 days. Best wishes!
My pup is papillon, will be 2 years old in December but he's been having diarrhea for a few nights, he tries and tries to hold it but seems to make it less and less over the hours. I let him out several times and compared to how little he is you'd think he wouldn't be able to go anymore cause he didn't eat as much as he's expelling..
On top of that its red color and there are drops of blood, he hasn't thrown up but he is acting tired, he still eats well. When i'm around he gets up and runs around and wants to play with me so he has energy but when I walk away he lays in a corner which isn't normal.
The only thing I could think of that's different is he licked off some grease from the side of the bbq 3-4 days ago, and he spends more time outside then he did when he was a pup.
Does he need a vet? How long do I have before I need to get him to a vet? I wouldn't be able to till after my meeting this morning and I'm worried he wont make it!
I woulds take him to the vet now. Being so small, he can dehydrate quite fast and he may need fluids. You can try to put some pancake syrup on his gums to increase his energy level.But since he is already showing signs of not being himself, better get this taken care of now than being in the middle of the night worried with no vets open. and emergency centers can cost hundreds of dollars. Best wishes!
We adopted our lab mix from a shelter when she was 9wks old. A week later she started having diarrhea, and bloody diarrhea. She went to the emergency vet, and then to the regular vet and was placed on flagyl and albon amongst a few other things. A few days later we couldnt get her to move she was so lethargic. She wouldnt eat or drink and we had to wring out washcloths in her mouth, just to keep her from getting dehydrated. They kept her at the vet overnight and said it was coccidia. She continued on the same medications (what she had already been taking for 5 days prior to her getting so sick) and a bland diet. I believe the bland diet is what helped because she is almost ten months now and I have had to put her on a bland diet at least 4 other times because of her diarrhea. She has always had soft stools with a very bad odor and unpleasant gas, which I think could be a flag. We did another fecal about a month and a half ago when she was having watery stools again (enough that we had to sleep downstairs with her because she was constantly whining to go release herself), the vet said they saw something but it wasnt serious, like maybe bunny poop. I understand I cant keep her out of everything, but we take her out on a leash, so we dont let her eat things. I was told to keep a better eye on her. At this point we were coming home to her covered in diarrhea after being in her crate for only an hour. I know this isnt normal. We slowly switched to Nutro's Natural Choice chicken, rice, and oatmeal for sensitive stomachs. This helped for about a month and then the diarrhea came back. We are in the process of switching vets but she is on albon now, and has been for 10 days and she is still having watery stools and about half of them have had red bloody mucus. The bloody mucus didn't start until about three days after taking the albon. does anyone have any ideas as to what is wrong with my poor dog? I feel so bad for her. I know coccidia can sometimes need more rounds of treatment, but with no change after 10 days on albon? She does seem to have a little separation anxiety, could that be causing such bad gas and diarrhea? what about colitis? Sorry this is so long, we are just so concerned about our little girl.
i have a 12 yr old terrier and he is not very active sleeps alot has a pump on hind back. he is eating and drinking water. now recently he has blood in his stool, now it is little watery stool with blood notice this morning. what could it be.
Ok so I got 2 adult yorkies one of which is a toy. From the moment I got them they have been having a lot of digestive problems. The toy (Snoopy) had Giardia and had blood and mucus in his stool. He was treated with a systemic antifungal medication as will as IV fluids for dehydration and an antiemetic drug as well. The other one Mati was always vomiting, the vet gave hime panacur and the problem still persists. It is the night before that Mati got really bad and Snoopy had the blood in his stool again. I took them to the vet ASAP. Come to find out the previous owners never told me that these dogs were on a special diet. They have really sensitive stomachs and the vet put them on Prescription Diet I/D (intestinal diet). I have switched out the nutro I was giving them and will continue to monitor their progress with the food. They are both on amoxicillin, and flagyl, Doc also gave Mati shot of Reglan sub cut for vomiting as well as panacur to both. Blood in stools is frightening but it can be something minor as food that is not sitting well with your dog's stomach.
My dog linc has had bloody diarrhea for about 2 weeks now no change in appeitite, or in his energy, hes almost 3, it isnt parvo because my other dog would be affected, and there's been no change in his food, is it possible he ate something and hurt himself passing it?
he's an avid rock collector...maybe he ate a stick ...he was chewing on one before his stomache got upset...but the vet says he's fine...any advice?
my pup is 3 months old and has been to the vet and had all its worms shots and parvo shots and for some reason he has started to have bright red blood in diarea.. im worried but idk if its bc he swallowed an acorn the other day or if its something serious. he is running and playing like normal and is very active like a healthy puppies should but i dont know whats going on. please help if you have some info
My boxer puppy just turned 9 months old and last night my husband found blood in his stool. This morning when I was about to leave for work, I saw it. It is bright red and thick. More like just blood, than stool. I've repeatedly call our vet, but there has been no answer and the emergency vet charges astronomical prices, that we really just can't afford right now. Does this sound like a life or death situation? He was taken in and neutered 3 weeks ago and has recovered fine. Could this be something to do with it? I am terrified because he is my big baby. He is acting relatively normal. Energetic and playful and eating like a horse, as usual, with no change to his diet. Any suggestions? I'm coming to continue to try for the vet regardless, but if I don't need to take him in, I don't want to. He is very afraid of the vet and has anxiety issues when he goes.
If it is more than few drops of blood I would have him seen by the vet. Any recent diet changes? Abrupt diet changes are often a cause. If he playful and acting fine you can perhaps wait but I would have a fecal run to exclude parasites.
If this is due to a diet change or some upset stomach a bland diet may help,
http://hubpages.com/hub/Dog-upset-stomach-home-rem
However, there is no way I can tell you if this is really serious or not. If he is acting fine and is energetic I would not worry too much about it,but you must watch him closely and may have to have him soon asap if he seems to act sick, there are serious disease like parvo or gastro-enterirtis that need immediate attention.
If the blood is more than a few drops you must keep an eye on the gums which should be bubble gum pink, if they are pale, white, greyish or bluish, he is loosing too much blood and needs a vet immediately.
Sorry I am not a vet and cannot give medical advice about when to take a pup or dog to the vet, but I can tell you that it is best to get it checked out especially if it continues.
My dog is 2 1/2, his appetite is down the past 2 days but he is eating some. Yesterday is stools were normal but some black. Today he has diarreha and maybe some blood. His behaviour is normal and he is very active
hi
i have had my gorgeous little male bigon frise for almost 2 weeks now but really recently i have noticed a small amount of blood in watery poo. I have wanted a dog for 12 years and was so excited to get him so obviously now i am really worried about him! i know this is like everybody elses comments but i just dont know what to do- but if it continues then i will obviously take little charlie to the vets. x
Any recent diet changes? I am thinking that since you had him for just a few weeks the previous breeder or owner must have given perhaps a different food. Food changes must be done very gradually. also, I recommend a fecal test to rule out worms, best wishes!
I agree with the person who said you suck if your dog is obviously sick and you don't take him to the vet. If you can afford to buy a teacup this or a mini that, you should be able to figure out how to take care of them properly. If they need to be seen, make it happen or don't have a pet in the first place. Oh, and never have kids.
Well on Monday i had found out my dog had parvo... he is doing great! i did home treatments and it saved us a lot of money! he is great and eating and drinking on his own.... but i still give pedilite every hour about 10mlx10 he is doing awesome! My sisters dog passed away today she was a shituz and she went to the vet today and they said it was something in her intestines well she passed away even after seeing her vet she had bloody stool and was puking a clear foamy liquid.. but she is in a better place now where she isnt going to be hurting anymore. my sister is mentally handicapped so her loosing this dog is the worst thing for her. hopefully if you can afford to own a very expensive dog you should be able to take them to the vet that is neglect on your part if you dont and it's just to be sure i wouldnt want anyone to have to go through what my sister has had to grow through... Hope everyones dog is doing better!!
I noticed minimal fresh (red) blood in my dogs stool about 3 days ago and then again and then again, but today's also had a little mucous. It's such a small amount and I've only really noticed it once a day. While I already collected the stool and contacted the vet to stop by later, I thought I'd do a little reasearch and came upon this site. I'm really enjoying having the information so readily available, but agree that this isn't a substitute for a visit to the vet. This was a way for me to arm myself with additional information in case there's something I should mention that I hand't thought as important.
In the meantime, I'm reading through some of these posts and started to feel like I worry about my dog too much.
Really? Dogs are vomitting for days, have diarreah, even as puppies and you're not worried? I agree with Amber - while financial circumstances change, and trust me, I was unemployed for several months; I get it. If you choose to get a mini-this or a pure-that, or for that matter any one of our dogs, they're all important, then for crying out loud, take the dog to the vet to ensure that their doing okay. They can't tell us what hurts. I can't wait until my dog doesn't have an appetite, he's a Lab mix, he lives for food. Keep your fingers crossed for me that my little Trooper has nothing more than an infected anal gland or something like that. If I learn anything enlightening about blood in the stool, I'll try to remember to come back here to post the results.
By the way, the book "The Art of Racing in the Rain", narrarated by a dog, is AWESOME! Just thought I'd throw that out there.
This is really good site to start doing some research before taking your 4 legged friend to the vet, but I wouldn't avoid taking him solely based on what I read on the internet.
I was really surprised to read that some people wait so long before considering a visit to the vet - however, it's really sad that a resounding common thread here is the cost of vets.
Best wishes for Trooper! Yes, the main goal of my article is to primarily inform dog owners on what to expect and some possible causes so they are better prepared. Feel free to provide updates on your pal, however consider that many times an actual culprit is not found.
My terrier mix 2 year old had a watery loose stool yesterday and was acting fine. Today around noon he had a bloody bottom and has been having bloody stools since. He is lethargic,haunched over and also feels like he has a caved in tummy. His stools look like watery cranberry sauce with coffee grinds. He has also vomitted a few times. Is there anything I could do for him?
My terrier mix 2 year old had a watery loose stool yesterday and was acting fine. Today around noon he had a bloody bottom and has been having bloody stools since. He is lethargic,haunched over and also feels like he has a caved in tummy. His stools look like watery cranberry sauce with coffee grinds. He has also vomitted a few times. Is there anything I could do for him? I think he may have ingested some milk about half a cup.
Dustydd- Take him to the Vet!!!
Good hub! Blood in stool is never a good thing. Take them to the vet!
Hi folks - to reiterate the fudamental message on this string of messages: Absolutely, if your dog is sick, behaving oddly, not eating properly...TAKE IT TO THE VET. For crying out loud, this is only a place to get guidance. Dustydd - best wishes for your terrier.
It turned out that the blood in Trooper's stool indicated Giardia. Maybe blood in association with Giardia is unusual, however, the parasites evedently irritated his intestinal track. Having started with the stool test (skipping a doctor visit - hey, he would have sent me there anyway), and then getting the medication prescribed was truly not that expensive all things considered. If you already have a vet, chances are you can go straight to the stool test. The sample needs to be collected within 12 hours and the results are typically availably by the next day. I'm sure if it were an emergency the results would probably be available immediately (I'm guessing).
For the sake of "newer" dog owners (like myself): There is a vaccination for Giardia (Trooper has his and it's up-to-date), however, they can still get Giardia which is a parasite. Also know that Giardia is common, even if your dog is past the stage of eating his own or other dog's stool, they can still acquire it by walking/running around a dog park and later licking their paws for example. Also know, Giardia CAN be transmitted to humans! Wash your hands; don't kiss their paws, etc. Keep a small bottle of anti-bacterial cleaner in whatever you usually take with you, a fanny pack, a back pack.
Good luck! Oh, did I mention: TAKE YOUR DOG TO THE VET!
Informative Hub!!!!
No doubt the hub in incredibly valuable. It is very common that whoever look across the blood in stool, very normally going to be get terrified. The explanation of various causative agents like,Blood in stool is medically known as hematochezia or melena. Common causes of hematochezia are Parvo, Parasites, Dietary indiscretions, HGE, Rectal injuries and common causes of Melena such as Use of NSAIDS, Pepto-Bismol, Ingestion of blood, Blood clotting disorders, Post surgery complication, and Tumors/Cancers. Thanks a lot for sharing such a wonderful peace of text.
my dog named raven w/c is a shih tzu keeps pooping with blood and mucus (but his apetite and energy hasn't changed) after he had his first deworming. is it ok for him to do that?I am so worried, but before he was pooping with blood having anti-inflammatory(non-steroidal)medications. can that be the cause?
Helpful tips!
1. If your dog throws up just yellow foamy bile, feed later than usual since this is due to empty stomach. You can also feed small meals couple of times a day.
2. If your dog throws up his meal, do not feed him/her for 24 hours and watch his behavior and fecal matter. You should also give them honey, salt & sugar or Gatorade mixed in water for hydration. If he/she does not drink, try to spoon-feed.
3. If your dog's fecal matter is with blood and mucous, he/she needs to see a vet.
4. If your dog throws up his meal and raw hide (great for chewing and maintaining his teeth) then he/she could have ingested too much and it may be in his digestive tract and start spreading bacteria. This could take up to 5 days for it to pass.
5. If this is the case for your dog(more than 3 days of vomiting and bloody stool), you should take him/her to a vet to get the shots for rehydration and to reduce nausea.
My son who is a 16 month old Maltichon, who had above symptoms and found out that he could have ingested too much of raw hide. We don't know for sure yet since it's his 5th day. He currently is on boiled chicken and rice diet for 4 days with medication. He did not throw up last night but had many spots of diarrhea without signs of blood. I shall see for couple more days. If he does not improve, he was recommended to get his blood work done by his vet.
I wish all of you with luck in taking care of your dogs! Ignoring symptoms for too long is also an abuse! Think about that....
Thank you for reading!
I have a 10 yr old shih tzu, a few months ago he started voimting on and off yellow foamy liquid and loose poop. I took him to the vet, she did a blood test that showed his protein levels were bad,so the next day the vet did an ultrasound which show that he had an ulcer,we treated him for that the voimting stopped but the loose poop hasn't. The vet now wants to do a bowel biopsy,because of the old blood that is in bowel.The vet said that she doesn't feel any masses. Any ideas of what this could be, I don't want to put him through any surgery,if we can treat him successfully without surgery.
I came home from work and my dog has been pooping blood all day therr is no poop its just all blood I took her to the vet and they said it was going to be over 1,000 I was wondering if she will be ok until in the morning I dont know what to do.
Hey, my 12 year old dog has blood in stool since this morn, throwing up and diarrhea. Lost in appetite and slight fever. We brought him to the vet recently for the same problems except blood in stool and we have been giving him the prescribed medication. What's wrong?! :(
I Have a 4 year old doberman and we got him today and ever since we got him from the owner he has been laying down and pooping and peeing everywhere and blood in the stool..Depression or more serious?
People often ignore things like blood in dog's stool. But it is a very serious concern and should not be taken lightly. Your blog makes people aware of this fact.
my dog is going to turn two next month and shes a Pomeranian mix who is always hyper and running around but yesterday she pooped just blood. it was pretty gross because she was dirty from her butt and she popped blood again but she hasn't lost her appetite and drinks plenty of water. I gave her some medicine for allergies because in the back of her neck she has a piece of hair missing and has dandruff. I have no idea what is wrong with her and i'm really worried. any advice?? anyone please?
I have a 2lb pomeranian and last night I found runny poo w/spots of blood and then there were little drops of blood leading away from that area as well. I cleaned it all up and put her in my bathroom to keep a closer eye on her- nothing else showed last night but now my husband just found some again! She is sooo spoiled she refuses to eat dog food of any kind so it could be her diet but we didn't eat anything out of the ordinary in the past few day.I check her poo for worms on a regular basis and I have never seen anything. I have no funds to take her to the Vet and I am terrified that something might be wrong with her!! Please help..any advice would be appreciated
I have a ten year old shih tsu who vomited and had bloody and dark diarhea last year. We spent almost $1,000.00 on tests and ultra sounds to no avail. The vets still could not figure what was causing our little girl to feel so bad. It seemed like she would get sick about 2-3 times a week. This lasted for about 6 months. Bonnie(our sweet girl) had her teeth cleaned and the vets found some bad teeth which they had to pull. Amazingling she hasn't been sick since last January. So Get your pets teeth cleaned at least once a year as we found out all that bacteria in her mouth was finding her way into her stomach and causing her all these problems.
I have a 6 year old black lab mix. or the past couple of months and $1000 later we still don't know what's causing his vomiting and bloody stools. Sometimes the stools are extremely gooey and red. He won't eat any kind of regular dog food. I just started him on boiled chicken and rice. He loves that. I'm worried about him getting enough nutrition. We do have him on liquid metronidazole 500mg twice a day. We had to go to liquid because he absolutely would not take the pill. It takes 2 of us just to get this down him. How long can I give him this diet? Will this medication take care of whatever is wrong?
Hi, My poor dog which is a lab, has had dirrareah for about 4 days and a tiny bit of blood. TODAY coming b ack from my work I have found his stook thick tarry in the garden. I know he is due worming/may be slightly overdue. Their is no food touched except I did give him worming tablets abut 3o mins ago with some ham wrapped up as he spitts the tablets out. I hope this has done the trick. Will keep you updated :(
Hi again, my dog is in vets tomorrow :( good job for pet insurance. I will let you all know tomorrow with what the vet has said.
I have a two year old lab. when my daughters got home from school today they let her out of the kennel. She was excited to see them. She went into the kitchen ad threw up. Tonight I watched her have a BM and found a little blood in the snow ans in her stool. I have given her regular treatments of Sentential and not missed a dose. My labbie is not very energetic tonight. My daughter do have bobby pins and I am worried she might have eaten one. Any thoughts?
Tucker, rice and chicken is not meant to be given long term, a 5-7 day use should not cause problems and should be enough time to allow the stomach to heal in worst cases. You need to gradually add the regular diet to the rice diet so to give the stomach time to adjust back to the regular diet, (in other words don't switch over abruptly). You can ask your vet about commercial bland diets for sensitive tummies, best wishes!
Roy Boy: I would have your dog checked out to be sure. If there were no symptoms I would say perhaps wait and check if a bobby pin was found in the stool, but since you state there are symptoms, I would be safe and get the dog checked. A bobby pin could cause damage as it passes through and if it stays in the stomach, it can eventually cause vomiting and a blockage. Your vet can take an x-ray to determine if the bobby pin is in your dog. Best wishes!
I have a13 week old black lab has ate the same food always had loose watery stools for three weeks thought it would go away. Nope. Has a bright red blood in stools for overa week almost two today it was only clots of.blood no fesces at all. Idk what to.do.cant afford a vet right now he barks.24/7 n not just barks like whining groaning barks sounds.like a child.crying.hysterically all tge time i cant handle.it anymore
Hi alexadry!
I have a 7 week old puppy and she is a toy poodle. Here recently she has been having normal stool and is happy go lucky and very playful. This Morning I took her out to potty and she had runny poo and a little blood. But we recently started leaving her in her kennel as we went to work and school and she has a fit! could this new stress cause this blood in her stool? i am very scared cause i'm so attached to her...can't afford to take her to the vet until i get my tax refund...please please help me....i cant stop crying over it...
-peachesowner
Amanda, your dog needs immediate vet attention, obviously is in pain and in need of help, if this was your child would you wait it out? This is part of owning dogs responsibly, if you cannot afford your dog's care borrow some money or see if this hub helps you out:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Financial-Help-for-Pet-Own
Peaches owner: stress, diet changes, parasites can all be cuases of bloody stools but in small pups parvo is always a threat, since she is so young I would recommend seeing the vet as well.
I have a 14 y/o weiner dog...HR has lost his top 2 front teeth so I changed his diet to can food and soft packet foods..he used to eat all the time before he lost his teeth now he's eating every other day and now he has diarrhea with some blood in his stool along with vomiting....I don't have the money for a vet and I'm scared I'm going to loose him...his stool is not black light brwn
I just got a rottweiler x puppy about 2 weeks ago.... i noticed this morning there was a couple of drips of blood in his poop... he has a bit of diarrea, but not alot, he has been eating well, with no bones or anything like that ingested.... he did get ahold of a chicked nugget that my son dropped on the floor, and i have no money for a vetrenarian right now... is there anything i can do?
Debi and Rhayine, I would recommend a vet visit for both. For the Weiner dog because of its mature age, and for the Rottie puppy because being young.. you can both try a bland diet to sooth the tummy since both cases may be due to food changes... here is the recipe:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Dog-upset-stomach-home-rem
but please do not hesitate to see the vet if your dog appears to be sick..there are serious illnesses (like parvo for the pup or kidney, liver issues for the mature dog) causing vomiting or bloody stools that need to be ruled out!
Hey alexadry!
has of today her stool is back to normal and not a trace of blood at all...we called the breeder and she reccomended that we give her a little pebto and call her if she gets worse and she would take her to the vet. We gave her the pebto and that afternoon she was better! thank you for your help!
Dear Alexadry'
I have an 11 yr old Belgian Shepard. Several nights ago while walking, and for a day afterwards, she had watery diarrhea. Since then I think I saw a dark stool. She has stopped eating, but she has never had a large appetite and I most often have to convince her to eat with a homecooked meal. About an hour ago she was dribbling some tiny watery stools. They were mostly mucus. I am color blind and cant tell if they were red or brown or what. Seh seems to be drinking her regular amount of water but will barely touch her food. She is eating a bit of flaxseed oil. I don't want to take her to the vet because I can't even afford my own medical needs, and because for 8 years now I have been having issues with her eating anyway. I probably throw as much of her food away as she eats and it is all good food. I give her 100 mg of Rimadyl a day too. She looks fine and is acting fine. Any advice is much needed. Thank you, Michael
Alexadry,
Thanks for sharing the knowledge about dogs. As they're our best friends so we need to take very good care of themselves. And after reading it, I know a lot about their problems.
My 2 year old labradoodle came down with bad poops a month or two ago. The blood was bright red and I was scared to death. She has been interceptor for over a year. I brought a sample to the vet. They checked it and no obvious parasites. He gave me an antibiotic and Science Diet c/d. She was better almost immediately. Just as a note, I have friends who's dogs have drank from puddles or creeks and came down with giardia. The symptoms are similar with the bloody stools. Always a goog idea to check it out at the vet with a fresh sample. Some SPCAs have sliding scale or reduced rates so that's worth looking into. Always scary to see our babies sick...I would definitely get to the vet for a puppies exhibiting these symptoms.
I have a 10 wk old pug mix. She has been with us for a week now. The first 2 days her poop was normal but now she has diarreah and I have seen blood in her stool. He belly looks awefully big for her size so I was wondering if that is a sign of worms or that pugs are normally chubby like that? I gave her boiled chicken today and the diarreah stop for awhile but as soon as she drinks water it starts all over again. She is playing, eating and drinking fine so I am not sure what to think of it. Any suggestions????
Get a stool sample and have your vet check it, a big belly may be sign of roundworms in puppies. If there are worms a bland diet will not take care of the problem. I would take her to the vet. Best wishes!
I have a 6 year old lab that has recently developed an issue. I feel it may be food related but thought I would post on here for an opinion. He is an outside dog and is rarely (maybe 2 or 3 times a year) fed anything other than his dog food. Last week we fed leftover food from the fridge 2 or 3 nights in a row. A couple of turkey sandwiches 1 night and several teriaki chicken nuggets the next. A couple of days later he ate less of his dog food and looked a to have lost some weight. One the 4th and 5th days he has suffered watery stools with red blood. He continues to drink and urinate and is not overly lethargic. He is not as energetic as usual but walked around for an hour while we were out with him today. Tonight he jumped at me when I went to him and he continues to wag his tail when I am with him. He has not shown interst in his dry food but I bought him a can of food and fed it to him in 2 servings. He ate it with no issue and is actually licking his bowl looking for more. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!
Dogs are really not meant to eat foods meant for human consumption. Fatty foods may cause pancreatitis, a serious inflammation of the pancreas, not to mention allergies and intolerances to just about anything. Yes, dogs are scavengers and one may think dogs lived off left over foods in the past, but this was survival not the well being dogs deserve today.
If you read through this thread you can see how many people deal with problems when they feed their dogs people food or switch foods suddenly.
You can feed him a bland diet of boiled rice and plain boiled skineless and boneless chicken for a few days to help his stomach settle but please then gradually put your dog on a premium dog food so his stomach and intestines can rest and stick with it so your dog will stay healthy.
I would recommend a vet visit and a stool sample tested to rule out any other problems known to cause bloody stools such as parasites. But it sure sounds food may be the triggering factor here. Best wishes!
i gave my 6 month old havanese puppy a bone to promote dental health and more pleasing breath...i later realized that the bone was meant for DOGS not PUPPIES...she only ate half the bone but for the next 3 days her stool became first loose and then finally much more frequent with blood...her stool is now starting to be more firm but there is still some blood in it...could this really be something to woory about?
I just started a new job and I put my dog in her kennel during the day because she seems to get into trouble when I dont. I got home today and took her out, she peed and pooped and there was some blood in her poop. Her gums are bubble gum pink, she is not lethargic, she is eating and acting normal...should I be alarmed? Please someone answer this for me..Thanks
Kim, if it was meant for dogs the main problem is usually that the bone is too big for a puppy or too hard to chew. Did your dog chew it well or are there chances she swallowed large pieces? However, as anything new added to a diet it could be a culprit for the bloody stools (and there can also be chances of particles of bone scraping against the rectum while passing) There are many causes for bloody stools and it is really hard to pin point the real cause. It could be parasites, parvo in puppies, and so much more.. your best bet is to have the stool sample checked and discuss it with your vet if it continues.. best wishes!
Mike, despite feeling good, it is always best to have the stool sample checked to see if there are any parasites. If she is acting fine otherwise, you can try offering small amounts of bland food tonight (boiled hamburger and rice(with the fat skimmed off) OR boiled skinless and boneless chicken and rice) Give this a few days and then gradually re-introduce the regular diet. But again, I think your best bet is to have a vet assess the cause: of course, it is not normal and just as in humans it is something that should be investigated if it continues.. and of course, if she starts acting odd tonight see your vet immediately..best wishes!
Okay I am nervous as can be for my dog. I just don't get it. Yesterday he seemed like a healthy nine month old puppy. He had normal looking stool, has for a while and then boom. Last night he took his third and final bathroom break of the day and it was dark black and I mean black as night. The other two times his stool was fine. Earlier in the day he was active and playing with my other puppy. When he got back into the house from his black stool incident he hasn't been the same. He has been lethargic to the point of not moving all day long, he isn't eating, he isn't drinking water, his gums are white and he can barely walk when he does (he is weak as hell). I have a veterinary appointment, thank god they are working with me because I don't get paid until next week, tomorrow. I just don't understand how it could happen this fast. I mean he went from his same active self to absolutely going down in a matter of an hour. Has anyone ever seen something like this happen so out of the blue. The absolute only thing I can think is that I caught him drinking out of my toilet when it had urine in it while I was walking my other puppy. He has had all of his shots by the way.
TIA
Passing trace amounts of blood in the stool is considered quite normal for dogs. But when you see a heavy discharge of red or fresh clots of blood in your dog's stool, it can be a serious cause of concern. Clinically, the condition is known as 'Hematochezia'. In such cases, the animal discharges bloody stool and sometimes, has to make a great effort while defecating. Generally, bloody stool in dogs is an important sign of gastrointestinal problems. But blood in the feces may sometimes be indicative of serious disorders in the body. Below we have detailed the causes and helpful remedies for curing bloody stool in dogs.
Chopper, white gums are very bad, this pup needs immediate attention. He may be very anemic or in shock.. any chances there could be rat poison somewhere in the yard? the black stools are sign of digested blood and with his gums pale I am afraid he may have lost too much blood, see the vet ASAP
Our dog has blood in his bowel movements. We took him to our vet and she didn't seemed concerned.
That was three weeks ago and he still has mucus blood with the bowel movement.
We don't know what to do!
He is a shetland Sheep dog!
My 9 yr old chihuahua seems to be pooping and LEAKING a fair amount of blood. Shes an inside dog that gets walked 2-3 times a day. Her gums are black, so theres no way to tell if shes lost a lot of blood. Its bright red. She seems fine, but this is the first day ive seen this with her. I also think she threw up ? Not sure though, because i was at work. The puke looks reddish, too. Not blood red, but def some sort of red tint. I just switched her diet frm canned food to dry food, but am still very worried obv at the sight of all the blood...
Dez, I recommend a vet visit. For dogs with black gums, you can still check by looking for the presence of a patch or patches of pink skin. Most dogs with black gums have some patches of pink skin somewhere in the mouth. Here is a picture of a dog with black gums with pale skin:http://www.pet-informed-veterinary-advice-online.c
However, due to fair amount of blood lost and the reddish looking vomit ( needs investigated, if you never fed anything of that color), a prompt vet visit is in your dog's best interest.
Alrighty, will do. Thanks! & the more i thought about it, the vomit rly does look like her dry food.
I have a 14 month old female pitbull that hasn't came in heat. For the past two days her stool has been black and she's now vomiting bright red blood. She will not eat and she's just laying around.
I am concerned about your dog. Black stool is indicative of digested blood, and vomiting blood is not a good sign. Please have her seen ASAP. Here is another helpful article:
My dog went to the vet for his annual check up and shots, since then he started having mucous bloody stools. This went on for a day, now it seems to bee just pure blood. He has no appetite, and looks so sad. He has pooped 5 gilead in the house already all bloody. If this persists I'm taking him to the vet tomorow.
My dog had dark bloody runny poop was pretty serious took her to the vets was put on a drip straight away and was on 48 hour watch turns out she had an infection lucky we took her on straight away the vet said when we took her in an after they did tests that she wouldn't survive the night but she did and touch wood it's been a year since and she is happy and healthy:)
I have a King Charles /Cocker Spaniel mix that is 9 yrs old. Recently he started having trouble going up the stairs and coming in from outside. I took him to the vet and was given a 10 day supply of arthritis medication. We are to use the 10 day supply to see how good he gets then stop the medication to see how long before he goes back to having trouble again.
He received a shot at the vet to "jump start" the medication then started giving him the pills later that night.
about 36 hours after giving him the pills he started having diarrha all over the house. We immediately stopped feeding him and called the vet.
We were told to stop feeding him and see how it went but didn't necessarily think the diarrhea was from the arthritis medication.
This morning he had terrible bloody diarrhea all over the kitchen which concerns me. He hasn't eaten since Monday night yet he has been having diarrhea for days. We make sure he has plenty of water but I think there is an issue here with my pooch. Any thoughts? We are calling to make an appt at the Vet this morning.
Adam
Was your dog prescribed Rimadyl? If you read through its side effects bloody stools is amongst them. This may be indeed due to the medication.
http://www.vetinfo.com/treating-arthritis-rimadyl-
Same problems can be encountered with Previcox, another NSAID medication:
http://previcox.us.merial.com/faq/faq_previcox.asp
It would be best to try some other type of medication, maybe something like glucosamine. Best wishes!
My dog is a mini Aussie and the other day he had chewed up my Oakley sunglasses which was about Tuesday night I would say and Wednesday morning he is puking and then Friday morning he is pooping straight blood. And walking slowly not being his active playful self my mom wants me to wait it out for about a day or so to see if he gets better but I'm just scared that it'll get worse and I'm only 17 and idk what to do. Especially since we hardly have any money. But it's a foul smell and won't go away no matter how much inscrub on the carpet but his poop is runny bloody and kinda squirts put and has a slight brown in it he has hardly been eating as well
This sounds like something that needs seen right away. I wished I could help. You can try to see if the vet accepts payment plans, that is instead, of taking money right away they split them in monthly payments that are easier on the wallet. This link offers some solutions for pet owners in need, http://hubpages.com/hub/Financial-Help-for-Pet-Own
Feeding bread or mashed potatoes made with water instead of milk, at times may help pass something swallowed, but if he is vomiting it will certainly not work and may make him further dehydrated. Has he been able to keep anything down at all or is he vomiting all his food up? My very Best wishes!
Yeah he hasn't pooped blood in about 7 hrs and he's keeping all his food down and is back to normal
Like his last poop yeah it was diahreah but it dint have any blood in it what so ever
Hi I have two puppies I just got a few days ago and I took them to the vet to get shots and the dr said my male was perfect but the female wasn't. The put her on medicine and now she has blodd in her stool and is super watery. But then other times its fine she is on a special diet but is there anything else I can do. And should I. Seperate the two?
She has a apt in two days but should I take her in sooner. They testd her for parvo and she came back negative soi was happy about that and I am going to drop off some stool tommorow for a fecile test. Should I be doing more?
Will taking a dog off people food cause blood in stool?
I have read many times a change I diet and wonder if that is in ref to one DOG food to another.
His diet has changed over the last week from a couple bites each time we ate to NO human food and today I saw blood in stool with runny stool starting last night.
Justine
Brandyce: if they were tested for Parvo (my main concern) and turned out ok, I assume it is ok to keep them together, if one has worms very likely the other has them too, so not much you can do at this time. Have you changed diet suddenly? Often puppies are on a special food from the breeder and are not changed diet gradually therefore getting an upset tummy. A bland diet as found in my article: home remedies for dog upset stomach may help, best wishes!
Justine: yes any abrupt Diet change if done too quickly can cause stomach upset and bloody stools, but best to check with the vet for other causes..
Yes she was tested for parvo and she came out negative. And yes she was put on a different food from the dr. Hm self and she has a apt today to find out the fecal results thank you so much!!!!
I have a 9 month old German Shepherd mix who hasn't been wanting to eat for 2 days now. He was still mobile and had energy to play up until this morning. That I've seen, he has gotten up drink water twice. A friend recommended that I give him Pedialyte, so I did. The thing is, he has thrown up twice and just a few minutes ago I went to go check on him and found dark red/black diarrhea.
I forgot to mention, I checked his gums and did that lifting of the skin test to see if he was dehydrated. Fortunately, his gums are pink and his skin goes down at a normal rate.
Thanks for your time!
As a pet and animal lover, I hate to see them suffer. Very useful hub. Thank you for sharing!
My dog, a terrier mix of some sort, has been having major issues with his stool.. He has bad diarrhea with alot of blood. He is also throwing up alot of liquidy fluid, and he has lost his appetite.. I don't have any money to take him to the vet, for I don't have a job and am only in the tenth grade.. Please help me to find out what's wrong with my dog, I am extremely worried about him.. Any help will be appreciated..
Just wanted to thank u for ur help. My little girl belle is doing great now. Turns out it was urinary track infection but she was given meds and is doing just great. Thank u so much!!!!!
Brandyce thanks for the update! Antibiotics for UTI'S work pretty quickly!
Amber; your dog really needs to see the vet at this point..I can only offer home remedies for the upset stomach :
http://hubpages.com/hub/Dog-upset-stomach-home-rem
but if he is not eating and acting ill he really needs to see a vet!
Thanks for this information. I will help me when my dog develop such problem.
I just adopted a 12 wk old Shi-Tzu, has not had shots yet, was being "baby sat" and ate some cooked beef last night, she had some loose stool today (no blood, not liquid) she received a 1/2 tab of Pepto Bismol, is it okay to give Pepto Bismol to 12 wk puppy?
Yes, pepto bismol is safe to give, as long as you give the right dosage.
for dosage instructions you can follow this link:
My 7.5 year old beagle has been having diarrhea for a few days, paired with some vomiting and some spitting up of a mucusy stuff. This morning for the first time I found what appeared to be blood in her stool. Not black/tarry, though. She'll eat some, but only very pickily and very little. Took her to the vet the other day, had to choose financially which of the like 5 tests they suggested, so now either it's Pancreatitis or we're back to the drawing board.
Hi. I have a 5 year old Pom who's been eating grass lately (which he often does) It's usually accompanied with loud stomach growls. I've never worried about it until I noticed blood in his stool this afternoon. He's been dragging himself around on his butt outside today, so I hope it's related to that. The partial stool left on the puppy pad just now was gel-like and clear, mixed with blood. He did poop outside earlier but I wasn't able to locate it. The stool left on the pad was basically 2 drops.
It is hard to say if this blood is coming from the intestinal tract or if it may be coming from the anal glands (the glands found at about 4 o' clock and 8 o'clock position around the rectum) Since you mention he has been scooting, it could very likely be this blood is originating from the anal glands.
It may help to add some canned pumpkin (not the pie filling with spices added, just plain pumpkin) to the diet so to firm up the stool enough and help the glands discharge on their own. However, there is really no way to tell if the anal glands are the ones causing the bleeding or if the bleeding may be sourcing from the intestinal tract without a vet inspecting the area. Here you can read more about this problem which seems to be common in Pomeranians, best wishes!
Thanks for the quick reply. I live in the "country" and our vet comes to town 2 days a week. I will call them tomorrow... once again, many thanks!
CAN YOU HELP MY 8WEEK OLD BORDER COLLIE , HER NAMES PEPPER.
What is the problem with Pepper?
Very informative Hub. Thanks!
hi i have a jack russel terrier and he is 2 months old he is bleeding in the stole,vomiting,diarrhea,i dont no wats happening and dont no wat to do someone plzz help
This is all so scary. We have a 15 month male German Shepherd, got him in august of 2010. He was perfectly fine except for Giardia and round worm, which was cleared up. He, first week
of January 2011 ate a grain free treat called C C Barks. This sat on his stomach and never dissolved, and vomited it up weeks later. then
he, being an aggressive chewer, ate a little too much Nylabone.
After that he was never the same. Many issues with his bowels, and we've done
numerous x-rays JUST to be sure he had no obstructions. Free and clear except
for a lot of gas seen in the films. He started to show black tarry stools recently, so I demanded a Barium study, it was clear. I put him back on Bravo, and he simply could no longer eat it. he also cannot handle kibble or thermally processed foods. I then tried to cook for him, and that has been unsuccessful. I have had specialists look at him and have done nothing for
him. today I tried a new vet and insisted on an endoscopy. he said the dog did not need it. In fact all vets said it was an unneccessary procedure.
He does have a Level 1 heart murmur which
they feel he is fine with, but his digestive system is a mess.
All blood work is normal. he's been tested for clotting disorders, His trypsin is 13.1 non fasting, so I am repeating it again with the 12 hour required fast.
There are no parasites, he is only on
Carafate and a low Residue formula which is making him worse
our boy also has allergies to beef corn kelp barley but this dog was a VERY healthy dog. He is also a working police dog and competition dog and in my opinion, I feel ALL these vets are missing something. I still feel endoscopy should be done but none of the vets feel it's necessary but he just does not have the energy a working dog should
I need some GOOD advice as to what to
do. I don't think we've missed any blood work.
I did demand an ultrasound and it just showed a lot of bile and two tiny 1/4 slightly enlarged lymph nodes. I'm worried as my last GSD just passed away
from a myriad of genetic defects at the age of 2 1/2, and i'm not about to lose another.
Serious queries I would love to hear from doctors, vet techs, breeders that know the GSD
Thank you!
i have a 3 month old american staffordshire terrier i have only had him for about a week n a half an when i first got him he was fine for about two days then he wouldnt eat or drink n was eating alot of grass an vomiting the vet suggested chicken and rice and it worked but now he has kennal cough and i took him to the vet today and got him on meds but right when we got home from the vet he went potty and he had diarrhea and there were a few drops of blood and all day he has had bad diarrhea but there is only blood every other time he goes potty i dnt knw what todo i jus took him to the vet today an cant afford to go back right now do u have any suggestions anything will help im so worried about him
Are you continuing the bland diet? You should keep him on it for some time and then gradually introduce him to the kibble you are planning to feed.. I would send a stool sample to the vet to rule out roundworms or other parasites or protozoans as coccidia...a stool test usually costs less than 20 dollars and you can just drop it off without taking your dog..
Hi...i have a 3yr old shitzu that vomitted 2days ago around 3am..after vomitting few times with orangy brown emesisvand some saliva,i noticed a stick with his emesis.as i checked it,i
found out that it was morethan half of the bamboo skewer.i then remembered dat i was looking for the missing 1of d 4 pork bbq on stick that i bought d other day...i couldnt believe that my dog was able to ear and swallow the whole stick with the meat in it..he never did dat before..So,i was so scared n worried bec.part of the stick is still missing n thats the sharp end of it. My dog stopped vomitting after the stick came out but still,i brought him to his vet as soon as it openned.they injcted a valium as sedative before d xray.D xray film he had didnt show any stck in his stomach and intestine..it was clear...so we thought he might have chewed it well enough n was possibly grinded already with his emesis n stool...But from dat ngt until the next day..his behavior is diffrnt,hes quiet,always on the couch or bed and lied down on his stomach all the time..seems weak and walks slightly unsteady.i called his vet and asked on how long b4the valium ware out n told him bout my dog's odd behavior,he said its probly from d sedative wch will ware out after 72hrs.I was a little relieved after but still checking on my baby dog.I went out dat afternoon and back by dinner.i saw a dark brown soft poop on his pad wth something in between it.It was the missing part of the stck...covered by poop.My welcomed me more active like his usual..until today.But i was a little worried if the thing had punctured his intestine,colon or stomach .so far i havent seen any blood on his stool ...n im thinking why it didnt show in the xray....howsdat possible? so far,he hasnt poop since,n im still waiting..Pls ,i wanna knw if theres any possibility dat he has injury inside his Gastrointestinal system dat i havent noticed n he hasnt showed any signs of it...
You should be concerned if his stool had red blood on it or if it appeared as dark black (dark black stools contain digested blood).. you would also notice pale gums if there was considerable blood loss. If there were to be a perforation your dog would be extremely ill and in pain. He may develop a fever and even vomit with traces if blood in it..
You can read more about this here:
i have a 8 week old black lab/collie. i feed him puppy food twice a day. dry mixed with a bit of water so its not to hard. but when i go to work my boyfriend feeds him hot dogs and cesar for small dogs. i keep telling him its not good for him. his stool has been really soft a dark, with white and red in it and sometimes he heaves or throws up. He is still very active and happy. is this because of the food or is something wrong?
our jack russell is 6 years old. we just got a new puppy about a week ago (3 mos old - her stools have been normal along with her mood). but anyway just today we've been noticing the dark blood in the jack's stool. it is not fresh blood and is dark. he's still very friendly, not lethargic and ready to greet anyone and everyone he sees. but he is not eating. im going to give him rice and chicken tonight. what do u guys think? i watch him so he doesnt eat the puppy's food.
and btw his gums are still pink, he has vomited a few times with no blood, and he does not seem to be in pain...
My dog has been sick for 3 days now the first day he was throwing up foam but still eating and drinking. The second day he stopped eating and was just drinking like 2 times out of the hole day,while throwing up yellow foam and gouie stuffand also has diarrhea it was coming out like water. And the third day he was still throwing up but this time it was clear like water almost but gouie and I had to forse him to drink water . He hasn't thrown up since he's drank water but he has pooped diarrhea all watery dark brown with some dark dry blood. I don't have money to take him in to be seen at this time and am going in for a industed laber tomarrow. I know my dog is in pain case he crys every low. Wat can I do to help him and wat can be the cause.
I take that back he just started throwing up again I'm in tears for my dog wat do I do?
my dog has all of a sudden started passing bloody bowels as well as black tar. she also has become lethargic, she is drooling and vomiting black tar like liquids. I am so worried somebody has poisoned her or that she has gotten into my father in laws oil pan.
Tiff and Katie, both your dogs need a vet visit, there is really nothing that can be done at home at this point. Tiff, all I can do is refer you to a my hub for financial help,
my dog is 10 yrs old tha past week she has been hacking or popping blood wat could it b?
I would have her checked out. The hacking may be kennel cough, but some dogs with heart problems may also cough. As for pooping blood send in a fresh fecal sample for your vet to rule out parasites. best wishes!
my dog is only 10 weeks old she has been to the vet or her first jab, but since that she has had diarrhea for a couple of days however now there is some blood in her stool. I have just changed her diet from wet food to dry could this be the reason? She is still eating and drinking loads of water and running around chewing everything, just sleeping a little bit more.what you guys think?
Food should be always switched over gradually over the course of a week, so this could be a culprit. Has she ever been de-wormed? parasites are a common cause of bloody stools. If she is still bright and alert you can try a bland diet, here is the link:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Home-remedies-for-dog-diar
However, I recommend a vet visit to rule out serious diseases such as Parvo. Best wishes!
I have a 7-week-old chihuahua puppy. Last night I left him alone for the first time so I could spend the night at the hospital with a family member. When I got home this morning, he had pooped alot in his den & some of it was bloody.
As the morning has gone on, he has vomited twice & he has had some mucous & bright red blood in his stool.
He's eating but isn't drinking, & the vomiting stopped. He's as active & alert as he usually is, but trying to poop alot & only coming out with small, unfirm stools & a few drops of bright bloody fluid.
I gave him 1cc Pedialyte & 2cc water in a sterile syringe & he took it well.
What does this sound like? I just got him, he's not been wormed or had any shots yet.
I am desperately poor & I still owe my vet $100 from my cat's $3,000 hospital bill from when his urethra got blocked, so taking him to the vet is not possible at this time.
Is my baby going to be all right?
I wish I could predict the future, it is difficult for me to tell you if this fellow is going to be o.k. Being very small, you have to be careful about dehydration. A little bit of honey on the gums may perk him up if he starts to act lethargic. You can try to put him on a bland diet, look for my hub ''home remedies for dog upset stomach''. It could be you changed his food abruptly? If you are feeding a different food from what he was being fed before you got him, you must change over gradually. It could be parasites, look for an over the counter dewormer to give once he feels better. Safeguard is one of the best broad spectrum parasite control products. It also though could be unfortunately parvo or gastro-enteritis, both conditions that really require a vet's visit. Only time can tell how your pup will do, being that small though I cannot see much you can do though at home if vet assistance is required. Any way you can contact the breeder or previous owner and ask what food it was fed or other details as to what may be causing these symptoms?
We adopted a female boxer (3months) and have had issues with her ever since. I am now into the dog for $3200.00 in the past 11 months. She is undersized for her age (32lbs) and cannot keep food in. She has been on over a dozen different diets to date all of which did nothing. She has bright red diarrhea seconds after eating and goes every 10-15 minutes for an hour or so after eating each time. When we adopted her our vet said she had coccidia, kennel cough, and gardia. We treated her for all of this and still nothing. She has had tracheal flushes sent off to the university for testing, stool sample to test and the list goes on.
We are now on the third parasite medication that our vet is trying. We just don't know what to do anymore. It is not her fault and we know it but with these issues we have ruined our entire upstairs carpets with stains. Please share any ideas we can try or your suggestions on what you think this may be?
Please help
Hi, I have a 5 year old boston terrier and he has been sick for the past 3 days now and its killing me to see him like this. His whole body feels very hot, i have switched his food between 2 different brands recently, pedigree and this new chef type food, but i always switch his food and he has never been sick like this before. Yesterday morning when i woke up, i found puddles of wattery stool in one of the rooms, and noticed that he was bleeding on his bottom. Nothing more that i noticed had happened but then this morning when i woke up, there were 6 different puddles of very wattery and blody stool in the kitchen and a few drops of solid blood. Im very worried about him and i have no money or way to take him to the vet, WHAT SHOULD I DO?!
Don, have you already tried a raw or homemade diet?
Christen, foods need to be changed over gradually and over the course of at least 7 days ideally. The only thing I can think of is fasting and then trying a bland diet and then introducing to this bland diet the food you have decided to feed him very sloowly over 7-10 days... however, is hot body concerns me which can be a sign of infection I think a vet visit is in order however here is a helpful article for upset tummies:
Don, have you already tried a raw or homemade diet?
Christen, foods need to be changed over gradually and over the course of at least 7 days ideally. The only thing I can think of is fasting and then trying a bland diet and then introducing to this bland diet the food you have decided to feed him very sloowly over 7-10 days... however, is hot body concerns me which can be a sign of infection I think a vet visit is in order however here is a helpful article for upset tummies:
Our 9 month old pit/boxer mix has had gastro problems from day 1--We thought it was grain allergy so changed to a salmon and sweet potato food. it seems whenever she plays in dog park for several days in a row, she has issues either with diahrea or vomitting. This past week she threw up 4 mornings--just spittle, not solids and has had mucusy bloddy diahrea. Problem is if I feed her hamburger and rice her bowels are fine but she did throw up again this morning--she is active and plays and runs around and eats good. It seems nothing is wrong except for the two issues I mentioned. She has a bit of a pin rash on ehr belly but we add that to heat as it goes away when it is cooler outside. I don;t have a car during the week but I can get a ride if need be. We took her to the vet once and they charged over $100 and after one hamburger and rice meal she was fine on her own. I don;t care abou the money if she is really sick, but I don;t want to throw it away either. Help please.
Well I could not find this page again when I signed in but I am back to say my dog has been eating my HOSTA plants which I just found out are poisonous and cause all the symptoms she has and is why she was fine all winter when the plants were dormant so because my dog can not keep her stupid mouth off my plants, my other dog was never like this, I had to pull out $200 worth of hostas. But at least I know she is not dying unless I kill her first for this awful behaviour LOL Just kidding. But that is the problem and now I know that I cna not have anything nice in my yard. What else is new? LOL Glad to know though and all of you should think about anything before you plant it because Home Depot won;t tell you it is poison. I could not believe a hosta is deadly for cats and dogs.
Skidget, another possibility is that she may be on an empty stomach for too long and this is why the vomiting happens in the mornings. If she vomits mostly yellowish bile here is a helpful link:
http://www.suite101.com/content/causes-of-bile-vom
Yes, definitely keep the hostas away,sounds like you have Hoover dog! best wishes!
yep--yellow spittle in morning, which my other dog had as well--Thanks. Today good, no vomitting and farily normal stools. Still doing hamburger and rice mixed with food and absolutely no people food of any kind. Thanks so much!
very useful
To the person that commented about you should not have a pet if you can not take them to the vet. With the economy the way it is when we got our pets we had no problem taking them to the vet. Then you both get laid off and start bringing in just a 7th of what you were and that is not enough to pay for yourself to go to the Dr. I truly hope you do not have to experience the things some of have. It does not mean we do not love our pets, it just means we do not have the $500 or so dollars that the vets demand up front or they will not see your animal. We are all doing our best
SO, pets are not included in the New U.S. Health Care Plan?
Screw Obama. We need to make admendments to the HCP ASAP!! I mean, We already going to be taxed like crazy for the HCP. Might as well add the pets.
My 9 month old maltizu has a broken leg that is rig repaired by using a pin! We have a week left until he gets the pin out, and he jumped and hurt his leg, so we rush him to the emergency vet and they tell us everything is ok! They prescribed us tramadol and I gave him a dose as soon as we got home! That next night he diarrheas in his cage, which is somewhere he has never used the bathroom?! He didn't poop for the next two days and then he started pooping again and it's runny with mucus, I don't think there is any blood though! We go Monday to get the pin out should I wait to take him to the vet or take him in the morning! He acts just fine and eats and drinks the same! I love my little boy and am worried about him this is the first time he has ever had diarrhea!
I would give your vet a call and ask his opinion. I do not see diarrhea as a common side effect from the tramadol. Chances for an upset stomach is listed, but constipation is also listed. You may need to perhaps switch pain medication if this continues, best wishes!
hello there i have a 8 month old mini dachund....and just recently he has not been feeling good.....his stomach has been rumbling....the day we went to camp....by the seconde night he was getting sick and has had direaha..ever since going on 5 days now...he seems to act as he always does....I have called my vet...cus she just seen him about a week ago...she says to feed him chicken and rice and see how he feels after that... but, i just took him for a walk and he pooped a dark blook color. I dont know what to do..... is my dog gonna die????
The dark colored poop sounds like digested blood, did it look black and tarry? I would have him see the vet and have some tests run to see if there is any bleeding somewhere if this is the case. Is he acting normally? Keep an eye on the gums, they tend to get pale if there is a lot of blood loss.
Hi! I have an 8 year old yellow lab. She started having the black loose stool 2 days ago. This is also the day she stopped eating and started being very lethargic. She began vomiting, pooping, and peeing in the house which is abnormal. We took her to the vet today finally realizing it wasn't going away. Her gums, ears, and eyes were turning yellow. The vet did blood work and xrays. They said her red blood count is concerningly low. She is now staying the night at the vet on fluids while they send her blood work off to a specialist. So I am very nervous, and was wondering if anyone had any ideas as to what this could be? Many have mentioned parvo and parasites but seeing as she has been tested for these things.... I was just hoping someone else had a dog whose illness or problem did not show up right away...
I just had a question we have a shepard lab mix thats almost 2. For the past few days shes been hacking up what looks like spit. Then tonight she used the bathroom and her stool was slimy and watery. She seemed to be having a liitle peoblem going byt it was like water comming out. We then noticed that she had some bright blood on her once we got inside. Im just wondering what we should do and if we should take her to the vet right away or see how she does because shes acting like her normal self. Thanks for your time
I would have her seen first thing in the morning but would keep a watchful eye on her tonight to make sure she is fine and does not go downhill if you feel this is not an emergency. Offer her water to replace the lost fluids. If it was just a drop of blood it should not cause anything major to grant an emergency visit for now, but you must try to figure out where that blood came from. Her spitting up and hacking make me think she may have kennel cough, and her diarrhea is worth inspecting by the vet. If you can collect a stool sample from her get her tested for parasites, she may have coccidia, roundworms or giardia, to just name a few. Do not hesitate to have her seen right away if she gets worse or starts acting lethargic. Best wishes!
Update on my previous post:
Sassie did not make it - she woke up and pooped straight blood and had a seizure. We tried to rush her to a specialist an hour away and she died with her head in my lap. Please do not take the symptoms I listed lightly... I would do anything to go back and take her to the vet just a couple days earlier... anything.
Kelsy, so sorry to hear that, you tried your very best to save your Sassie, my deepest condolences..
Hi, my husband and I rescued 4 full blooded pit bull puppies on Memorial day. I found them in a small cage, and inside that small cage, there was a smaller cage with a baby who can't been more than 3 months old. I've named her Marley. These dogs were left without food, water (for the puppy), and they were laying in their own feces. I took them in bathed them, feed them, gave them sugar water, de-wormed them and all of them (except my Marley) have good homes now, where I can visit them. Marley, was in a cage where she couldn't even walk or stretch. No water in her cage, etc. Her backbone and ribs are all sticking out, she doesn't even have fat on her butt to sit all the way down. The first day, you could see blood veins and the outline of her organs.Now since she's been eating and drinking water, she's no where near as skinny as she was. Marley has had horrible diarrhea with blood in it (it's a lighter color). Now her poop is actually turning into logs, but she still has blood, and more of it. I'm THINKING that since I just wormed her (and she's full of worms) that's her problem. None of the other dogs were this bad, so that's why I'm thinking it's just the worms, dehydration (I live in Alabama with all this 100 degree heat and humidity), hunger, etc. Also, when we got her, it was like she had never left that cage because she couldn't walk, she had no muscles in her legs to hold her up. Now she is eating, drinking and playing. Also, the pads of her feet were messed up so neosporin helped her. The whites in her eyes were blood shot, and now the blue is coming back. She's honestly made a 300% improvement but I'm still concerned with the blood in the stools. Can someone please give me some good advice?
Hi, my dog is currently giving bloody stool. What I mean is that his stool was pure blood, vomits mucous and weak.
He's not yet eating since this morning up until now.
Please I need some advice about this. Thanks..
Your dog should really see the vet at this point, I can offer home remedies for minor vomiting, but when a dog is weak and not eating, and the stool is pure blood as you say, I think a vet visit is in order, please read my hub for possible causes best wishes.
We have a 9 month old King Charles Spaniel. A couple of weeks ago we took him to the vets after noticing small bright red spec of blood in his stools. They treated for parasites and gave something to firm the stools up. However occasionally he still has the blood in his stool. Perfectly fine otherwise, eating well playful etc. He does however eat ANYTHING! stones, hair stuffing f and cotton from dog toys etc. Could this be te reason? any hel appreciated! thanks
It could be a culprit if such items scrape a bit as they exit, so I would assume you would see it more when eating sticks, bones that splinter or other sharp items. I would not typically expect to see bloody stool from eating cotton or other soft items, even though foreign items may always irritate the intestinal tract. Has your vet done a fecal test? Any recent diet changes?
Hi, thanks for the advice really appreciate it!!!!
We took the sample to the vets but they did not examine it. His stools seem much better recently. He did pass a stick a few weeks ago....maybe it had done some damage? But seems much better though. thanks again!!!
Could be.. it may also be the de-wormer is starting to work, pesky parasites are notorious for causing bloody stools..
I have a 3month old cocker spaniel, she's very active and playful, pretty normal growing dog. Until we noticed something different with her skin assuming she might have a problem, fungal infection highly, so the vet suggested that we gradually change her dog food to lamb based dog food. Initially we put small portions of these lamb based dog food combining with the old one, she just ate maybe 2 - 3 meals with it and eventually didn't eat at all. That's when she started to have watery to semi formed stool every after meal. We stopped giving her the lamb based dogwood and switched to rice combined with her old dog food. But despite all these she remained active and playful just like before. Her appetite went back when we removed the lamb from her food. She still has semi formed stool but we just kept on giving her rice and hydrate her for maybe3-4 days. But today, there was blood in her stool and we're surprised and quite fearful. Yet she seems fine to me, playing around with our other dogs. We want to observe her first before going back to the vet, cause we're afraid they may order series of expensive tests that are not necessary. I just wanna ask your opinion on what may cause this blood in her stool?is it the diet change?or she may have ingested something? because she loves to eat stuff at home
Thank you very much!
It could very possibly be the recent diet change, even though lamb is pretty mild, and often used for diets for with sensitive tummies, but there are so many ingredients in dogs food that any of the ingredients may bother a sensitive stomach. Ideally, diet changes should take place over a 7 day period with gradual introductions of the new food. You may have gone too fast. But bloody stools may be cause by parasites too, so have your vet run a fecal test just to be safe..
I would be greatful if anyone could offer me any advice. I was on holiday for 10 days and my parent-in-laws, who love my 10 year old cross bitch to bits, looked after her. I got back monday and she hasn't eaten since monday morning (it is now wednesday evening). She has just passed a stool in the garden and I checked it; it was quite loose and it looked as though there was very dark blood in it. Could this be stress from missing us or should I seek immediate medical attention?
Sorry *grateful*. Should have also said that she is drinking water, but she does seem quite miserable and lethargic. She doesn't appear to be in any pain though.
tapeworms can also cause blood in stool.
thank you, my dog's a lot better now, no blood, no loose stool anymore. Also, i didn't have to take her to the vet. Her appetite is great and still is very playful. Thanks again.
thanks alexadry!
I have a 7 month old pit who had gotten into the trash last week. I have also changed his diet abot 3 wks ago. Last week he had little bit of blood. Which I'm guessing is b/c he was in the trash. But the other day and today he has had a little bit of blood. After the dog food switch he had alittle diarrhea but was good. After the trash he has had diarrhea. He did also eat a chicken bone that I did try and get. Unsuccessful however I am concerned. He's still active hyper eating well. I don't have the money to get him checked so is there any possible remedies I could try at home? Please help I have young children and don't want to have them come one day n he not be here.
There is really not much that can be done if your dog ingested this a while ago. If this was something recent, feeding some bread or mashed potatoes made with water instead of milk, may help wrap up around the chicken bone and make it less likely to puncture if it is sharp, but again, if this happened a while ago, it may not be of much help, even though trying may not hurt. If he has diarrhea you can try these home remedies
http://hubpages.com/hub/Dog-upset-stomach-home-rem
Wished I could offer more, but if you are sure you are dealing with an obstruction, only surgery will get the item out..best wishes...
Hi all, I've read through the forum and I wanted to put my exact problem out here. I have a pure bred American pit bull terrier, Odin, who turned 3, 8 days ago. We have had many problems growing up from mange, to hip/muscle problems, to worms of different sorts. He has had his parvo shoots plus boosters, rabies plus boosters, and the vaccination for the desiese from stagnant water. I forget what its called. Recently I've lost my job and can't afford the vet. We've been doing some moving between homes and he's had a few table scraps now and then over the last week or so. He's never really had any human food before other than chicken and rice. But all he's had now is a few French fries, piece of meatloaf, nothing is think would bother him. He is 95 lbs and just barely over wait. He is a monster stature for a pit. Now my problem for a few days now he's been vomiting slimy yellow mucous just a couple times a day not excessively. And he's had soft serve bowel movements. I noticed today it was more diariah and black. Looks like blood is in his stool. It worries me to death my dog is like my child. But I can't afford vet what do I do.
There is really no way around the issue of bloody stools other than seeing the vet. The best I can do is refer to my hub on upset stomach home remedies to sooth the tummy but if the stools are tarry and black he should see a vet, here is the hub with dog upset stomach home remedies:
Last week was my neighbour's son's birthday. They had a party and there was lot's of food. We share the backyard and were all enjoying in the festivities. My dog got into the food, hamburgers and hotdogs and possibly some pasta salad, who knows what else was dropped on the ground that he found.
The next day he vomited stomach acid, the day after that he vomited a large clump of grass along with his food. He is a very nervous dog and with the fireworks all weekend he was a wreck. He didn't eat his dog food so I made him brown rice and hamburg, which he has been eating. Water seems to be fine.
Today I noticed his stool was very runny and bloody. His stool had been runny and normal all week. He is fine otherwise. we've been to the park and hiking at the lake. When at home, he is usually very lazy anyway and now summer has made an appearience and it's quite hot in our place so he is acting the way he usually does in the summer, so it's hard to tell if his energy is less because it's so hot or if he isn't feeling well. He has been drooping his tail which is usually a tail of doom-knocking everything over and whacking it hard enough to draw blood. He has hurt it before and drooped it for a few days so I thought that's what happened this time, now blood in the stool. Just noticed his tail is back to normal.
He is almost 5 years, beagle/lab mix and has never been sick before.
About the tail, seems like he suffered from a bout of limber tail, a condition occurring often in dogs swimming in lakes..you can read about it here:
http://hubpages.com/hub/Dogs-affected-by-limber-ta
About the blood in the stool it may be due to all the dietary indiscretions, but a stool check may help if it persists to rule out parasites and protozoans which at times can be picked up at lakes...best wishes!
Thanks so much for your help.
I did find your page on limber tail and put 2 and 2 together from there.
And his stool is back to normal after a couple days of hamberg and rice, but I will continue to keep an eye on him!
Thanks again!
This morning my puppy woke up puking and now she has diarrhea and I just saw blood in her stool. I made the mistake of buying her a different brand of puppy food and she woke up sick. Is this the reason for her illness?
hello all,
i have a 5 month old pit bull rescue who seems to live off off my shoes and slippers.
i have had her for 2 months now and for some reason her stool goes back and forth. one moment its bloody and loose and the next its solid.
the mobile vet in my area said it might be a intestinal puncture and didnt see the need for a stool sample, but i dont think the sight of fresh blood would have lasted this long.
she eats, drinks & plays normally but it does not seem like shes putting on weight.
any suggestions anyone??
hello all,
i have a 5 month old pit bull rescue who seems to live off off my shoes and slippers.
i have had her for 2 months now and for some reason her stool goes back and forth. one moment its bloody and loose and the next its solid.
the mobile vet in my area said it might be a intestinal puncture and didnt see the need for a stool sample, but i dont think the sight of fresh blood would have lasted this long.
she eats, drinks & plays normally but it does not seem like shes putting on weight.
any suggestions anyone??
We recently got a 1 year old beagle terrier mix named Sis. My husband got her off a guy at work. We have had her for over a week and I can not get her to eat her food that they gave us. Also today she was outside eating grass and started having diarrhea which looks like blood and scooting her butt on the ground. Are there any home remedies to help her out.
TO ALL
I gave my dog Purina Chow, I had bought this dog food from the CVS stores. My dog Dash started to eat this food and developed a bloody stool. I took him to the vet. and the vet gave me an antibiotic. The doctor told me to make my dog boiled rice and chicken without any seasoning. I kept Dash on this diet for about 2 months. I noticed that one day I saw 2 drops of blood on my kitchen floor from my dog. I immediately started back on the antibiotic. I thought my dog was going to get better but, Dash died on Monday, July 11, 2011. I am so hurt and I miss him so very much.
I love You Dashie may you RIP.
So to however is reading this comment be careful when you switch your dogs food. Make sure you are giving your dog vitamins and get your dog checked for worms. Do not walk your dog in wooded areas and on grass where deers walk because they could get lime diease and then they really get sick.
Dash was a beautiful all white Bichon and he had a beautiful face with big dark eyes and a button nose. He was just like a human and protective and a real guard dog. I loved him so much. My husband buried Dash by a tree stomp, where I put an angel on the stomp so I can always remember Dash. RIP IN PEACE DASH Your Family loves you and miss you.
Mrs. Brenda Loran
Yes, diet changes may cause bloody stools. A bland diet may help a dog with an upset stomach, vomiting and diarrhea, but if the dog is acting sick, if the bloody stools continue, or if the blood is more than a drop or two, I highly recommend a vet visit. Here is the recipe for bland diet:
my 15 week old rott is throwin up and pooping blood i dont have the money for a vet til fri any ideas to help now
Visit the link I provided in my previous post above about home remedies for upset tummies, a bland diet may be helpful, but I would not feel comfortable giving home remedies for a puppy with such symptoms, as pups can dehydrate quickly and there is always that risk with Rotts that it may be parvo, best wishes.
I'm having an issue with the black tar-like stool in my puppy. We bought him thinking he had been dewormed. Obviously he wasn't. I also don't think he was old enough to leave his mother. We have dewormed him but his gums are turning white. No money for a vet until a week from now. I'm giving him goats milk for protein and iron for the anemia from hookworms. Is there anything else I can do to help him?
White gums are a medical emergency, please seek care ASAP. Whoever sold you this puppy is irresponsible, a puppy should not leave its mother and litter mates before 8 weeks of age.
I'm aware what white gums mean, he was dying. That's why I was giving him iron, still am. This morning he is eating on his own which is more than he has done in 3 days. Stools are becoming more normal as well. I am working with the group I foster kittens for, and they are paying to have him vetted Monday morning until I can get paid and pay them back.
I agree these people were irresponsible and obviously wanted to make a quick buck. They will be hearing from me. They almost killed this baby.
i have a 1 year Chinese crested and i seeing blood drops in his stool but its not all the time. he is still playing and eating fine no diarrhea no vomiting what should i do
I found a puppy and he is so shy but recently this afternoon he ate and drank but threw it all up and it Was not digested at all! Than later her stool was a regular Lightish color but had a little blood? Can anyone help me with these problems!
I have a 4 month old pit and a 7 week old pit/lab mix. I changed there food about a week and a half ago which they both reacted fine to. Yesterday I noticed a little blood in the older pits poop but it was still solid. Then today she had runny poop with still a little bit of blood she also has started scooting her bum on the ground after her poops. The two of them tend to get into anything they can. The youngest pup's poop is fine though. They both are eating drinking and playing like usual. So I'm not sure what it might be?
Start with a fecal test, done by your vet. If they get into anything they very likely have worms. Try to limit their access to eating what they like, dietary indiscretions are also a cause for bloody stools.
hi i have a new cocker spaniel he is 7 weeks old i had him yesterday i know that they de flea and wormed him on saturday before i picked him up, he had a blood in his poo yesterday a couple of times none in it most of the day but the last 2 or 3 he has had some more blood he seems happy and playfull any ideas?? please help as i am new to all this many thanks
I have a 2 month old puggle. And he has diarrhea. Its foul smelling and I noticed it has some blood in his stool. I switch his food 3/4 old and 1/4 new, just recently becaz the recent owner had him on garbage food. He's had his first 2 shots. And has been dewormed 3 times, he's only been around my moms pug, and he's had all his shots. Should I worry? Does my dog have worms. Btw his stool has beem watery for about a week.
Well, the possible causes are all listed in the article, unfortunately there is no way to diagnose over the internet and I am not a vet. Please take a fecal sample and your dog to your vet for proper diagnosis, best wishes!
I have a 6 month old pitbull that has bright red blood in her poop but its not all the time she will have it one day then be fine for 3 or 4 day she eats drinks and runs and play tryin to figure out help
I have a 6 month old pitbull that has bright red blood in her poop but its not all the time she will have it one day then be fine for 3 or 4 day she eats drinks and runs and play tryin to figure out help
My dad just recently got a new puppy from a man that was giving them away and due to the hot weather we keep him in our house along with our 1 year old schnoodle a few days ago the puppy started vomiting so we put him outside we didnt think it was anything serious but a few days later he was dead and my dad suspected it was parvo. Know our year old schnoodle has started having what looks like dark bloody diarrhea. According to the breeder we got him from she gave us a paper that said he had his series of vaccinations for parvo. He is still playful and eating well but the dark bloody looking stool is still scary especially after the puppy had died a short time ago of what my dad though was parvo. My mom called the vet and they said just to keep him hydrated since he was vaccinated, we have also treated him for worms with worming medication. What is wrong with our dog i'm really worried even though the only symptom he has is diarrhea?
Thanks!
I would have this dog seen by a vet just to be on the safe side, best wishes.
Hi I have a 7yr old westie, yesterday he had diarhea and a lot of red blood, my heart went out to him. He is on medication for years like steoroids, anyone who has a westie knows that they suffer badly with their skin, but its freightened me to see how blood he has lost.Im sorry that I went online for answers because all I can see is cancer, can anyone help?
If you read the article you can see there are many causes and not necessarily cancer. It could be worms, diet changes, injuries etc. A vet check is in order to find out the potential underlying cause and correct it. Best wishes!
I have chihuahua (6-year-old male & 4-year-old female). The male is normally very dependable about only doing his business outside but he recently had uncontrollable diarrha with blood in his stools for 2 days. He also did vomit but only once that I know of. However he didn't show signs that he felt bad (we normally can tell when he is feeling ill). I took him to the vet, they tested his stool for parasites and nothing. They cleaned out his anal glands & he is on chicken & rice for awhile. He seems to be doing much better since then. Now 3-4 days after he was ill the female is dealing with the same thing. Hers started with more solid stools that she couldn't seem to hold them progressed to runny with some blood in her stool. She did vomit once today also.
I changed their diet over 2 months ago; we have not had any changes in the household that would lead to stress; we don't have rat poison anywhere in the house and they do not eat 'people food'. We try to keep them from eating anything outside but do not always catch them in time. They are not in the same kennel but do use the same little bed to lounge in. Is there an illness of that nature that can be contagious amoungst dogs and can it cause problems for out 2 cats also? Seems to be a rash of pet problems this week as I took 1 of our cats to the vet & he has crytsals. Not sure what to do about the dogs and am very concerned.
I would mention to your vet your other dog is also dealing with similar problems. One big suspect may be giardia, it causes bloody stools and at times goes undetected leading to negative fecal tests. Here is a link:
http://www.gundogsonline.com/Article/Dog-Giardia-P
Coccidia can also be a culprit:
http://www.swiftwaterfarms.com/swiftwater/p21Cocci
Of course it could be a multitude of other things, but if you let your vet know he may narrow down the possibilities now and possibly pinpoint the cause and treat it accordingly. Best wishes!
What can any of us do with this economy......... Will Vet
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Hi, this mOrning i let my dogs out and my chihuahua was fine i let them in and he didnt want to come in and was not moving just staring at me. I finally got him in and he started throwing up some foamy white stuff. I let him outside and he pooped bloody stuff. He only gets up when he has to puke and i dont know what to do. I already lost two dogs from parvo and will lose my self if i lose him. So any help would be great.
A vet should be seen for such serious symptoms. Here are some home remedies for upset tummies:
I just came home and my dog is laying on the couch and he is always tired & I looked over and he had pooped on the floor so i go to clean it and theres Blood in all of his Poop . & I dont know what to do . I told my dad and he doesnt know what it means either ?): & I am really afarid at this point and i dont know !
Please read the article, it outlines all the possible causes, but your dog should really see a vet. Bring in a stool sample so he can test it for parasites, best wishes.
I have a black lab that had a litter of puppies about 5 weeks ago. She doesnt want to eat her food anymore and she is getting sick whenever she does eat. She also has been peeing and pooping in the house and she never does that. She also has blood in her stool. We have an appointment in about a week to see her and the puppies but what if she doesnt eat before then?
This does not sound normal, I would call another vet and have her seen sooner.
I have a 13 week old french bulldog puppy that we got two weeks ago. He recently started to have a bit of blood in his poop, this morning my husband took him to the vet who said he didn't have parasites or anything like that and it was most likely nerves since he is still adjusting. The puppy is very active and gobbles his food right up but he just pooped on the floor and it seemed to have even more blood in it. Is it possible that it really is nerves? Just seeking another opinion...appreciate any advice...
we just got about a 7 month old spaniel mix. a couple days ago he had a little bit of diarrhea but has now become harder but still soft. we threw up white foam once that I saw and has been having bright red liquid blood at the very end of his stool but not mixed in with it. it also has a smell to it Much worse than it should be. we got him from a shelter about a week ago so he has had a bit of a dietary change as in what brand of food. still very playfully too and his gums are also nice and pink. anything I should worry about?
i have 3 dogs pip is 12 and has diabetes and cushing's disease, Dylan is 2yrs old and nip is 7 months old, Dylan has been unwell for about 3 months now, it started with vomiting, but then blood in the stool I've seen it all i think black, diarrhea, blood with mucous normal poo with blood and so on, the vets have given him antibiotics, prebiotic paste and a change of diet, he still has problems but not every day and it doesn't look as bad but i have been back and fore to the vets, today tho my other dog pip also had diarrhea and blood and its got me wondering could they have worms? i haven't wormed in 6 months or parvo? she was also sick 5 times and was going hypo but when in the past she was hypo she's never had blood in her stools
My article outlines all possibilities and lists what could be causing such symptoms. I really cannot know exactly what may be going on. Worms and protozoans like giardia and coccidia are always a possibility and the only way to rule those out is by having a vet examine a fresh stool sample. Chrissy, I find it odd to be ''nerves'' I would have another vet take a look to rule out other conditions.
My friend's Great Dane is pooping and peeing blood, it is throwing up blood, and it's eyes are bloodshot. She doesn't know what is wrong and it might die. What is wrong with it? And it might be the biggest dog in the world. When it's sitting it is almost as tall as you.
I have a pup that I just got two days ago she is 4 mnths old and she had worms so I gave her the pill for it then she wouldn't poop now she has popped once but it had a little blood in it, it was a brighter red color, what should I do, and is this normal after worming them??? I feel so helpless and so bad for my puppy :(
I have a 1 yr old female Chihuahua. Just in the last 36 hours, she hasn't eaten, has gone from dark tarry stools to red runny stools, and has yellow foamy vomit. She has vomited about 5 times in the last 24 hours. Her gums are pink. She is drinking water though. I gave her a few cheerios this morning and she ate those. She is lethargic.
My pup has started popping but it still has a little blood in it and now her pee does too her gums are starting to lose color :( she is eating and drinking though... What should I do??? I'm worried Nd i luv my pup to death
My pup has started popping but it still has a little blood in it and now her pee does too her gums are starting to lose color :( she is eating and drinking though... What should I do??? I'm worried Nd i luv my pup to death
When is it to late to treat a dog with Parvo?
Hello, I have a 13 year old labrador and recently she has been doing blackish poop. The feces are really hard and compact, I have not found any blood residues. Her normal feces were a little lighter and sometimes moshie. I changed her diet to a new organic elder dog food, but I did it gradually. So I do not know if it was the change in her diet. It almost does not have any grains. She has been eating grass and ground when we do not see her. She is acting normal, no vomit or pain anywhere. I am thinking it could be worms..is there any medicine I can buy in the pet store for worms? She has a lipoma in her belly that has been growing, but is not malignant, I had it analysed. Can't operate it so diet is the only way I am trying to control it. Thank you.
I took my Frenchie to a new vet yesterday and he has giardia, the vet even showed me on the microscope. I just can't beleive our previous vet missed it, makes me wonder if they even looked!! I'm just glad it was caught and he's fine now, he's already having healthy poops without any blood...Thanks!!!
My 16 week puppy has been havin Diarrhea for the past week or so. I switched her meals from puppy chow to rice and such. Her stools slowed down but when she passed her stools were solid then slimy like with mucu. I was going to wait it out till the next Monday cause she has her appt. On that day and this Friday morning she had dark red blood in her stool when she got up. I'm not sure what to do cause she plays runs and drinks water like normal, only difference is her stool.
I have a 3 year old Yorkie, he was given to me about a year ago from a lady who just didn't really want to deal with animals anymore as she was getting up in age. Well anyway I just noticed TODAY that he had diarrhea but then after he went potty a ctimes of times I noticed he had red blood in his poop as it was still all diarrhea. I did switch his food a few days ago to Diamond brand. Nd I also bought him a bone nd it was a cooked knee bone. I will admit that he usually prefers cat food over any dog food. But I'm kind of worried about him with the blood and diarrhea he is everything to me I love him a lot. I know it could just be the bone but please if anyone has any ideas let me know its greatly appreciated.
Ohh and I forgot to put that he's still eating & drinking normal and he's also his normal playful self. Always hopping around all happy and such.
my dog's stool have blood sometimes. not always but it makes me worry . . what should i do? but my dog is healthy because he doesn't look like he is sick and we run regularly . his stool is only my problem right now
Alexadry,
I just want to say that your efforts here over the last 2 years (!) continuously helping pet after pet deal with their problems is heartwarming. I can see here that you must have had such a positive impact on the lives of so many dogs and their owners. So thank you for the good work, thank you from all of us
Ray, take a stool sample to your vet and have it checked for parasites, let your vet, stools should normally not contain blood!
Karl thank you, that's so nice of you:O)
hello.
i am living in Italy right now and we recently bought a 4 month old Dauchhound(sorry if thats not spelled right) we found out that he had worms and the vet gave him medicin. he got a lot of the worms out and today we noteiced some blood and mucus in really wattery poop. is this part of the medicine or is it a sign of parvo. he has some coughing issues but they seem to have lessened after the vet and he eats normaly and is playfull. your advice will be helpfull due to the fact that there are a lot of sick dogs here and not enough vets!!! again thank you Alexdry
my senior dog has had diarehha for the past few days, I just posted it up to me having surgery and not getting up and feeding her more of my food than her own. but... this morning I noticed that she pooped on the carpet and it is black tarry and has lots of mucus and blood in it. she also vomited last night. she is a dashound about 13 or 14 years old. I am calling the vet tomorrow but I just wanted to know if this was 'it' for her. she is acting very normal. i just don't want her to be in pain.
Mike, it is hard to say, worms may cause bloody stools and diarrhea, but there are so many other reasons. It could well be the medicine too. If he is still eating, playful and acting normally and if the blood was just a bit, then perhaps you can see if it gets better.
Pipeslars, calling the vet is great, but tarry blood warrants a vet visit especially at this age. It could be a stomach ulcer or something easily curable, not necessarily something major but worth checking out, best wishes.
I have a chihuaha mixed with poodle and just today he pooped diarrhea and blood. He also vomitted. I tried playing with him like any other day but today he was just so down and sad. I teared seeing my dog this sad for the first time in all my 3 years of owning him! Please help! I'm really worried and I've too became sad and really want to help him! :'/
Got an 8 month old Rottweiler who has the runs, gave him bland food, chicken rice etc and was fine until this morning, his stool was a mixture of solid and very watery mixed with blood. Off to the vets for him today :(
Hi, I just got a 11 week old boxer shepard mix and he has a little blood in his diarrhea. He has his first set of puppy shot and gets the second in a week. I'm afraid it might be parvo bc we had a 9 month old pit who does 4 months ago from parvo.. the vet told us if we get a puppy just make sure he has started his shots . Should I be this worried
Hi, I just Got A Pitpull Puppy Yesterday, she is about 4 omnths old, and she hasn't been very active at all, and after the ride home she threw up a unusually large amount and when she "farts" (excuse my language) It smells reallllly bad, and today when i took her for a walk, she pooped and it was hard(normal) and dark with a slight red tint too it... the lady i got her from said she had all her shots except her rabies shot, She SAYS she is a Vet Tech... what do you think it could be?
My. Neighbor had a red pit she is about 6 months old she has not eaten
Mine is a small lab puppy of 40 days only...
I feed it with milk and cerelac..
Its reall is playful and active and often bites me and my family members..
But only today morning in his stool I found some blood..
I am really worried about this..
What may be the problem..??
Mine is a small lab puppy of 40 days only...
I feed it with milk and cerelac..
Its reall is playful and active and often bites me and my family members..
But only today morning in his stool I found some blood..
I am really worried about this..
What may be the problem..??
I thought my 5month old lab/retriver mix pup isn't eating, drinks water, vomits,& just had bloody diarrhea. At forst i thought he was teething but i now think he has parvo&dont have money to take him to the vet.
I have a 9 week old frenchie and the past couple of days he has had problems with his poo. It starts off solid then goes runny then there is mucus and blood. He seems to have a hard time pushing too.
He has had no loss of appetite and is still super playful.
Could this just be teething symptoms?
I have 5 year black toy poodle and his stool has been watery for 2 days now. I did some searching and it says black watery stool is a bad sign but as far as I remember he has had blackish (dark) stool since he was born. I did change the diet just today to pumpkin and kumaras and took him for a walk; his stool was less watery so I thought it was his diet or loose stool. Then for dinner I fed him pumpkin and kumara again and only after 2 hours he pooped again and this time most of the faeces were in big 2 bulks but had 2-3 small watery stool along with drip of water. He has been very playful like always even when I took him for a walk he wanted to run instead of walking and is running around the house. I did check his gums but since him being a black dog I couldn't tell difference to when he was normal. If this doesn't get sorted, I will go into vet Monday but I would really appreciate your help or anyone elses help. Thanks in advance.
To Sai Praveen Mantha. Are you feeding him cow milk from shelves from supermarkets? Dogs shouldn't be fed those it can cause diarrhoea and if you go into stores, they have special milk formulated just for dogs.
To Gaby and everyone else who says they can't afford to get to the vet. Not trying to be offensive but if you can't or are unable to take responsibility of your dog, please don't own one. Dogs aren't just pets, for most they're a family; like a baby, if you can't take care of it, don't have it in the first place. Leaving dogs in pain to death without doing anything about it is animal cruelty and in some countries, people do get arrested for those. If you can't afford to get to the vet, ask the vet if he could take the dog and cure him then adopt him to someone else.
Anyone else with dogs that are lethargic, should take the dog to vet immediately whether it is not followed by diarrhoea. Also please read what the author has wrote as it has most of information required and if a lot of blood is visible in stool, take him to vet immediately in any cases.
Wish I could delete the comment above... My dog just went to the toilet again for the big one (Second time in 3 hours, I assume I gave him too much of pumpkin and kumara). It was similar to last one, but he farted loudly before going to the toilet and nothing was really watery but long and skinny stool. It wasn't black either but light brown. To check for any blood I actually went through the stool with toilet paper and there were bright red clots of blood and also the lining of stool was like skin. There wansn't that much blood and I'm assuming it was from chicken neck treats which the shop stated would be fine for my 4.5kg dog. Rectal bleeding has happened before and my mom did take him to vets but I'm not sure what they did. For the diarrhoea I think it's from him catching flies and eating them or I gave him leftover chicken which was a day old that could have been slightly off. What do vets actually do for rectal bleeding? Like you said it will heal over time but what do vets do for this condition?
To John:
What a condescending thing to say...Have you ever considered that responsible people who own dogs and want to care for them have things like job loss or illness that cause them to have financial problems? With your thinking, they should just give up their dogs as soon as they encounter a rough patch in their finances. I hope you never have to choose between a vet trip or clothing/food for your kids.
Why don't you consider the misfortune of others before you jump on your high horse?
My dog was having diarrhea and refresh pink blood so a vet friend sent me this link. Fortunately the third vet is competent and my dog is much better now. I am glad you wrote an informative hub and will bookmark it for future reference. Thank you!
My 16 week old bugg has been sick all day he ate roast beef out of the trash can yesterday and started pooing all through his box early this morning it was brown and he just pooed and it is a watery black. I really am not to sure if it is parvo, over eating, or worms please help my baybay is sick
Sorry, but it sounds like your dog should see the vet at this point. This is a young puppy and parvo is a risk but so are other conditions. You said the poop was ''watery black'' which can be digested blood. Please have your baby see the vet for proper diagnosis and treatment, best wishes!
We got a Scottish terrier puppy three weeks ago. He is now 11 weeks old. Current on all shots etc. Wormed with last shots. Noticed bright blood in his stool and when it didn't go away took him to the vet last Tuesday. They put him on a sulfer drug I believe for isospora. Sent tests off to confirm-that is what the vet saw in the slide. He finished his last dose last night but his stool still looks marbled with red this morning and there is a drop of blood at the last. What is going on? Could this be Von Willebrand's? Sending in stool sample again tomorrow a.m. for vet to check. Muzzy acts like a terriblely spoiled rotten Scottie should. So not affecting his attitude.
I have a jack russel, and he is having diarrhea thats coming out white and slimy with blood..what could this possibly be from?
I listed all possible causes in my article above. Unfortunately, only a vet can tell what may be causing this, and often they cannot, so they ultimately try treating it and see if it works. Bring a fecal sample to your vet to rule out parasites.
My Boxer pup is almost 4 months old.
Since we got her she has always had poor stools, Except when we gave her caned food. But for the past week now she has bloody runny stools. Other than that there is nothing wrong with her except a little bit of loss of apitite. She has Not vomited and she drinks lot of water so she is not dehidrating. Up until now she has had all her shots and worm pills. We went to the Vet on Tuesday and he gave us food that we should give her to see if it clears up and if not we should take her back tomorrow. This is really stressing me out as it is not clearing up so i will have to take her. But until then do you perhaps know what it could be?
Tanya, did your vet do a fecal test? it could be due to parasites
Hi alexadry, I took her to the vet last night as i could not see how my dog pooped blood anymore, he did tests for cat flue, leukemia, parasites, worms and intestine infection, all came back negative. He gave us a syrup that she needs to drink for 3 days and she still has to eat the eukanuba dog food. She also had a slight fever. but nothing to bad. If it does not clear up befor saturday she will have to go on a drip and more intence tests will have to be done. I hope it clears up before then.
Can you please help me my female dog keeps throwing up and i just found blood in her poop. She seems tired all the time she doesnt like to get out of her bed. What should i do?
Viccky, time to see your vet, she sounds dehydrated and perhaps even anemic. Any time a dog appears weak a vet visit is warranted.
I'm pet sitting a boxer mix (11.5 months old) for the holidays. I've had the dog 5 days. The boxers' food is Science Diet Puppy. I own a Great Dane that is on Taste Of The Wild (TOTW), Wetlands Formula.
Well pretty much since day 1 the boxer has repeatedly eaten the TOTW and has not eaten much of his own food. Also, we had lots of company for Thanksgiving and again yesterday. I am certain he was slipped a hot dog, as well as other people food yesterday as well as stuff on Thanksgiving. On top of that, I live in the country and he got a hold of and killed an armadillo day before yesterday - though I think I got it from him before he could eat any.
This morning there was a small pile of vomit in the room where he slept and he had several bouts of diarrhea on a one mile walk - the last two were followed by a few drops of bright red blood. He's had no change in personality or energy level - he runs on high speed all the time.
I plan on having him fast for a day or so and keeping an eye on him to see what happens before seeking vet care. His dietary indiscretion is what I suspect is the problem. Is there anything else you can suggest?
Since you are pet sitting him, I would suggest letting the pet owners know (if you did not already, it sounds like you did since you are planning to have him see the vet). A lot of stuff may have been causing his stomach upset, the change in diet may also be a big trigger, generally dogs should be switched to a new diet over the course of a week to prevent stomach upset.
It is a good sign that he is still acting normal and his energy levels are ok. But you need to try to stop the diarrhea and vomiting, fasting is ok but you may also need to feed a bland diet for the rest of his stay, here is a helful hub:
http://alexadry.hubpages.com/hub/Dog-upset-stomach
The bloody stools warrant a vet visit so to rule out parasites or serious conditions such as hemorrhagic gastro-enteritis/parvo. I would also let the owners decide about when he should see the vet just so you are on the same page.
my dog passed away today.in those past days(3-4) before his death,he was not acting like himself(running around,barking)and had no appetite(maybe ate a little but he used to drink more water than he used to).then from yesterday he passed blood in his stool and was vomiting watery vomit.the blood in the stool was red and watery,just like a normal blood but it was dry after a min or so.and i fed him perinorm(as it was the immediate medicine i could find) for the vomiting as i thought he was only vomiting and the blood in the stool was normal as i'd researched in the internet.I should have taken him to the vet at that time than to wait and see what happens and decide to go to the vet the next day.He would just sleep or would just used to limp around(his hind legs had no power)and sit on his legs or just limp around to drink water.then the next morning i went to look at him and he was sleeping but he had blood in his blankets,watery blood.When i touched him,he was still warm but his life was no more:(.i felt that he used his last energy to keep himself alive until the morning to see me but...:( i buried him and i missed him so bad.i just wanted to know if parvo virus can be found in my dog's symptoms which i explained.plz reply people??
my dog was 9 years old .
no reply people:( btw i forgot to add that i found his fallen teeth.his teeth had fallen down a day before his death day. please read and reply.
It is impossible to know what may have exactly caused your dog's death without doing an autopsy. Parvo is more common in puppies, but it is not unheard of in older dogs. There are a plethora of things that may have caused the symptoms you have seen. My article explains a handful of potential causes for bloody stools. My deepest condolences.
my dog scooter pooped in the house the other day and when I went to clean it up I noticed it was bloosy and was runny and kinda like mucus so idk what is wrong with him.
my 8 year old dog started passing mucus like black poop what could the issue be
My seven week old chihuahua has been passing blood and mucus at the end of every poo for the last two days. She has not lost her appetite and is still very playful. Any ideas what is wrong? we are waiting for the vet to get back to us with an emergrncy appointment. I would appreciate it if anyone could help as we are very worried. Thanks
i have a 8 week old puppy i got him 3 dayz ago ever since i got him he been having diarrhea and the diarrhea is bright red i think is blood but im not sure. What should i do?
My 8mos old Eskimo dog is having diarrhea (x2 days) with bright red blood present today. I took her to the vet this am. She has round worms and is 3 weeks in-season. Meds prescribed include Flagyl and Sentinel Green (for worms). Vet believes she has ingested something inappropriate. Tonight, she is leaving a trail of bright red blood droplets as she runs through the house. Just blood, no fecal material. Having been to the vet already today, I have to wonder if something was missed and should I be worried?
Are you sure the blood is coming from her rectum and not from her private area? When dogs are in heat they tend to bleed in a similar fashion as in women when they have a period. If so, this is normal, some owners invest in diapers to keep their females from soiling the house. However, you mention she was also found to have roundworms which is also a cause for bloody stools. I would check the exact source of the bleeding so you can determine if what you are seeing is the normal heat cycle. At times, urinary tract infections also cause vaginal bleeding.Also,how do you know she is in week 3 of her cycle? Here is a hub about a dog's heat cycle:
http://alexadry.hubpages.com/hub/-The-Dogs-Heat-Cy
I would give your vet a call if this blood is actually rectal and continues. Best wishes.
Hi i have a 2 month old yorki and he has been pooping mucus and red blood took him to the vet but vet only gave him dewormer and his 7 way shot he said that would get rid of it but it hasnt so what could it be?
Did the vet test his stools?? The dewormer may take a day or two to take effect in ridding the body of worms. I would follow up with your vet. If no sample was provided bring one in. Any recent diet changes? Stress?
I have a 17 month old Doberman and the past week he has been vomiting and bloody stool. Has no appetite, lethargic, and this morning when I woke up there was a complete mess in my living room of diarrhea. Most of it was all bloody mucus. I have taken him to the vet and his bloodwork was normal. I read the symptoms of Parvo and he seems to have every single symptom. He is UTD on his shots but is it possible for him to get Parvo even though he's been vaccinated? Idk what to do.
Go to the vet or emergency vet immediately! He could be severely dehydrated. If your vet turned away a vomiting dog with bloody stool that won't eat and is lethargic you need to find a new vet.
can dogs have bloody stools from cheese? we buy the bacon and cheese beggin strips and she seems to have bloody stools, she does steal cheese off my plate mostly when im not looking, we are getting her into the vets but i was wondering if it is cheese causeing it, she is utd i rolled my truck a few weeks ago and she was in the truck with me she seems normal her gums are pink the color they should be, she is a 1 1/2 year old pure chihuahua, im just wondering should i stop feeding her the treats or?
Anything different can cause problems in dogs with a sensitive tummy, however, because bloody stools may be triggered by so many things, I would proceed to the vet and run a fecal just in case. Fecal tests should be done at least once a year, anyhow, best wishes!
I have a 4 year old border stack, I have kept in on his regular food, but he has gotten blood in his diarrhea sometimes it's been half a day but what really worries me is that once there was hardly any poop and watery blood. Any thoughts? It's middle of the night currently and he's been acting normal.
My article lists a handful of possible causes. Your best bet is to discuss it with your vet and run a fecal to rule out parasites which are a common cause. If there was only blood and no poop you need to find out if the blood is coming from the rectal area or not. Try to wipe the rectal area with a clean tissue and see if there are traces of blood right after the episode.
Thanks Alex, I think it was just bleeding because of the fact he had diarrhea hes back to solid feces and has a little but of blood but it's from the rectal area
Thanks for the update, if it continues don't hesitate to have him seen. best wishes!
i have 4wk old puppy hes very active but recently his stool has been a lil bright red or redish brown and hes been getting bloated lately. What does this mean?
With puppies there are always risks for parvo, please have the puppy seen by a vet. It could also be parasites or stress, a bloated look may also suggest a belly full of parasites Is the puppy with its mom? puppies also get slightly bloated after eating. best wishes
Hello,,
My German Shepherd is vomiting the water she drinks all the time. Don't wanna eat and she have red darkish blood in her stools. My dad visited and gave her medium BBQ T-bone steak without me knowing. Will she get better with probiotics or must I rather take her to the vet?
Definitively see your vet, there could be a bowel obstructions, here is a helpful hub:
Blood in the stool means foreign body in gut, parvo, ruptured spleen, parasites or poisoning. All are potentially fatal Get to a vet the second you see it.Time is of the essence.
my shar pei gave birth 3 days ago to 7 puppies,today she is bleeding from her bowel when she poops and not just a few drops...very visable,not sure what to do.
Just took my dog to the park and noticed.some slimy Poo with a chewed up toy and blood in it. Hes always chewing on sticks and tennis balls and sometimes polls little pieces of the out. First time I've seen blood though. It wasn't dark and it wasn't super bright. He is happy and full of energy. Any tips?
Can you try to wipe the vaginal area so to see if the blood is actually coming from there and not the rectal area? After giving birth it is normal for mother dogs to have a rusty colored discharge after giving birth. Here is a link of what is normal or abnormal after giving birth:
http://alexadry.hubpages.com/hub/Dog-Health-Common
If it still looks like the discharge is from the rectum and in the stool and if the discharge seems abnormal or excessive please see your vet to determine what may be wrong, best wishes.
Sticks and toys particles may scrape as they pass through and may cause small bleeding, try to avoid sticks and choose safer toys that he cannot chew (ir Kongs, Doughnuts, joyy balls) but if this continues definitely see the vet.
Here is a link to more durable toys:
ina friesen 2 years ago
red bloody diarrhea from a new mother dog.