It’s natural to become concerned when you notice blood in your dog’s stool, and it’s simple to assume the worst. Blood in your dog’s stool can be produced by a variety of factors. Food allergies, constipation, ingesting something inappropriate, bacterial or viral illness, colitis, or injury are all common causes of a dog pooping blood.
Bloody stools in a dog could indicate a life-threatening condition such as cancer, toxicity (such as swallowing rat poison), obstructions, parvovirus, or hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, so you should always consult a veterinarian to rule out these serious conditions.
Blood in Dogs Stool: What to Do If Your Dog is Pooping Blood
If your dog is pooping blood, you should always consult a veterinarian to rule out anything dangerous and make sure they get the treatment they need. While blood in your dog’s stool can suggest something catastrophic in some circumstances, there are also numerous less serious causes that can be handled.
Prepare to describe your dog’s poo (is it hard or soft, and is the blood brilliant red or dark?) as well as any details leading up to the bloody poo that may aid in the diagnosis. Even better if you can collect a sample of your dog’s feces to show the vet.
What Does Blood in Dog Poop Look Like?
Blood in your dog’s poop can be bright red (and fresh), indicating lower digestive system bleeding, or dark/black and tar-like, indicating digested blood from the upper digestive tract. Drops of blood may also be seen trickling from your dog’s anus as they discharge feces.
The appearance of your dog’s bloody poo can help the vet determine what’s causing it, so be careful to describe it to them so they can make an accurate diagnosis.
Blood in Dogs Stool and Vomiting
Vomiting and passing blood in your dog could be an indication of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE), a potentially life-threatening infection in which huge volumes of fluid seep into the intestines, causing your dog to quickly dehydrate.
While these symptoms could signal something else, you should see a vet right immediately if your dog is exhibiting them because if your dog has HGE, they will require immediate treatment.
Treating Blood in Your Dog’s Poop
Depending on what’s causing the blood in your dog’s poop, your veterinarian will recommend the best course of action. Eliminating or altering something in their diet, anti-parasite treatment, additional medication, fluids to alleviate dehydration, and surgery are just a few of the alternatives available.
If you are looking for more natural remedies, and they’re possible, a holistic veterinarian could put you in that direction. Once your dog has been inspected and identified as to what is causing them to pass blood in their stool, your veterinarian will be able to give you a better understanding.
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