i have a 9 year old black lab that has bloody diarhea?

Question

there is no other problems with him hes eating fine and has been drinking plenty of waterand has been acting normal but the blood that is coming out of his bowel is bright red and very liquidy almost liike a puddle what could this be

Answer 1

Hi
He is 9 yrs old, take him to the vet, i am a vet nurse, blood in stools isnt always a big thing but it is something to be treated, 1st stop his food for 12 hours, this will give his bowel a break and give him plenty of water or 7up boiled and cooled 1st.
Is your dog neutered, if not could be a prostate problem, irritable bowel, etc
Best advice is go to the vet tomorrow, fast him for tonight, water only.
Good luck.

Answer 2

IF your dog has bloody diarhea take it to the vet right way it can be something bad .

Answer 3

Take him to the Vet NOW!!!!!! and bring a stool sample.

Answer 4

my dog did this once, first wait a few min. and wipe it up, (it as in the diarhea) and see if it stops then if it dosent work call your vet asap

i hope that its ok : )

Answer 5

the dog may have strained to release his bowl. take a sample to the vet to make sure it's okay.

Answer 6

Please take you dog to the vet right away. Bring a stool sample with you. It could be anything.

Answer 7

take him to a VET now

Answer 8

WHEN HE POOPS LOOK AT HIS BUT AND SEE IF IT COMES OUT BLOODY... IF SO TAKE HIM/HER TO THE VET.

Answer 9

General Causes

* Infectious agents, such as bacteria, protozoa, viruses, and intestinal parasites
*Dietary intolerance/allergy/indiscretion
* Cancer (neoplasia) of the lower bowel
* Polyps (benign masses) in the colon or rectum
* Inflammatory bowel diseases, such as colitis
* Trauma to the lower bowel or anal area
* Clotting disorders (coagulopathy)
* Intussusception (the telescoping of one part of the bowel into another)
* Miscellaneous diseases of the anus, rectum and colon

What to Watch For

* Bright red blood in the feces
* Possible straining to defecate
* Increased number of bowel movements produced
* Possibly no other clinical signs
* Possibly other systemic signs of illness, such as excessive drinking, urinating, vomiting and diarrhea, lethargy, poor appetite, weight loss

The most common causes are usually associated with the gastrointestinal tract, although in some cases, the cause is completely unrelated (e.g. clotting disorders or coagulopathies). It is important to determine the cause of hematochezia, as specific treatment is often necessary for these patients.

# Numerous infectious agents may result in hematochezia. These include viral infections such as parvovirus and corona virus, bacterial infections such as Clostridium and Salmonella, protozoal agents such as coccidiosis, and intestinal parasites such as hookworms and whipworms.

# Dietary intolerance and indiscretion from eating spoiled food, overeating, ingesting foreign material (especially bones), a sudden change in diet, or eating people food may cause inflammation of the lower bowel and hematochezia.

# Dietary allergy to certain food substances, such as to particular proteins, lactose, high fat content, and certain food additives may also cause colitis with hematochezia.

# Masses of the colon, rectum or anus may cause bleeding and produce hematochezia. Such masses include benign (polyps) and malignant (cancer) tumors.

# Persistent hematochezia is a common sign of inflammation of the colon, sometimes referred to as colitis. Many of the causes of hematochezia listed above also cause colitis. Colitis can also occur for unknown, immune-related, or poorly defined reasons, and may require a colonic biopsy to identify the type of inflammation present.

# Trauma of any sort can cause hematochezia. Examples include bite wounds to the anal area, fractures of the pelvis that disrupt the colon or rectum, the passage of sharp ingested objects (e.g. bones, needles, tacks, etc.), and the insertion of instruments or materials into the rectum (e.g. examination scopes, enema syringes, etc.).

# Bleeding disorders (coagulopathies) of the body may result in bleeding from the lining of the lower bowel. There are numerous types of bleeding disorders that may occur in animals. Examples include thrombocytopenia (decreased numbers of platelets), ingestion of rat poison that contains anticoagulants, inherited clotting disorders (e.g. hemophilia, abnormal platelet function problems, etc.), disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) from massive infections or organ failure, and severe liver disorders.

# Intussusception (the telescoping of one part of the bowel into another) secondary to foreign bodies, tumors, or parasites can cause hematochezia.

# Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) is a syndrome seen in dogs whose cause is unknown. It usually presents with acute bloody diarrhea, with or without vomiting. The bleeding associated with this disease can be very dramatic.

# Stricture (narrowing) of the anus or colon, secondary to previous trauma, inflammation, cancer or a foreign body may result in bleeding, especially as stools are passed.

# Anal sacculitis (inflammation of the anal sacs) or anal sac abscessation can change the consistency of the fluid in the anal sacs to a bloody liquid. This liquid may coat the stools as they are defecated.

# Perianal fistulae are ulcerations or tracts that are visible in the skin around the anus. If these tracts communicate with the rectum, then hematochezia may occur.

# Proctitis is inflammation of the rectum and is often associated with colitis

Answer 10

cancer,,,, seek medical attention quite quite common in old retrievers