We noticed this yesterday, today it seems a little better.
But we still don't know what to do...
2007-06-07 08:02:34 · 7 answers · asked by NeoV9 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I would definitely suggest taking him/her to the ER. Any kind of blood coming out is not a good sign.
2007-06-07 08:05:48 · answer #1 · answered by GLAMOROUS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Blood in a dog's stool can be caused by a number of things. It could be that your dog has worms, something that she ate could have irrated her bowels, or it could be more serious. I would call a different vet if the one you normally use is away. Going to an emergency clinic can be very expensive and I would try to avoid that option in this case. Just get an appointment with another vet right away.
Collect a fresh sample from your dog at home if you can. Just a small amount in a ziplock bag will be good to bring to the vet's office, so they can check for parasites.
2007-06-07 08:10:51 · answer #2 · answered by horsewhisperer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Melena is the presence of digested blood in the feces and makes the stools appear black and tarry. Melena is different from fresh blood in the stool (hematochezia). Melena may represent a severe, life-threatening illness, and should not be ignored. It must especially be addressed if it persists or worsens.
Melena develops when bleeding occurs into the stomach or small intestines. The bleeding must be high in the intestinal tract in order for the blood to be digested and become discolored. Bleeding into the colon or rectum (hematochezia) appears as fresh blood in the stool.
General Causes
Infectious agents
Certain drugs
Cancer
Foreign bodies in the stomach or intestines
Infiltrative and inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases
Ingestion of blood
Coagulopathies (bleeding disorders)
Metabolic and other diseases that cause gast
2007-06-07 09:18:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is there someone at teh vets office that can do a stool sample good chance it's worms a vet-tech can do this. If not then don't fool around with any type of bleeding.You nmay want to take her to another vet.
good Luck
2007-06-07 08:13:11 · answer #4 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most likely should if it continuse past a day, make sure to bring a sample (yes I know that sounds grosse) but it will make it go faster and they can check the actual problem a little bit more easily.
2007-06-07 08:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by Laura W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does your vet have his own practice or does he share an office with other vets? If he shares, see if one of the other docs can see your dog...that way they have your previous records. Good luck!!
2007-06-07 08:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by jeannie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better to be safe than sorry..if that was my dog i would get her seen to right away!! passing blood is never a good sign!!!
2007-06-07 08:06:44 · answer #7 · answered by track_running_dog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋