Mu puppy has diarrhoea with some blood. Please help?

Question

I got a puppy last Friday and he has been fine up until early this morning when I took him outside to go to the loo and he did a runny poo, that was about 5.30am. Now around half an hour ago (around 9.30am) he did another runnier poo and this one had a little blood.
I called the place where I got him and all they said was they will send me some medicine. But that was all they said, not very helpful. So I called a vet and she said it could just be his change of diet but he has been fine the whole time I've had him up until now. She said if he is still doing it in 2 days bring him in.
He is still acting normal, playing, eating etc, it's just the loo problem.
So does anyone know why this might be happening and is there anything else I can do to stop it? Thanks heaps.

I live in Australia, the pup has been been exposed to any other dogs and he has had one vaccination. Does this make any difference?

Sorry I meant the pup has NOT been exposed to any other dogs since I have had him. NOT been exposed!

I have him booked in for the vet in a few hours later tonight. He seems fine right now, eating and playing like usual. Thanks everyone, I'm sure he will be fine.

Also, he does like to chew things outside like grass, plants and sticks and inside he has been chewing paper a little bit. Would this have anything to do with it?

Answer 1

Puppies get the runs all the time, especially when you change the food. A general rule is to wait it out for 2 or 3 days because it usually takes care of itself. I know you are very worried but just think how ofter babies and people get the runs. It goes away on it's on most of the time.

The blood does add a bit more worry, but I would still stay calm and follow your vet's advise to wait two days.

Make sure the puppy gets plenty of water and doesn't overexert itself.

Answer 2

Well if you got the dog from a breeder and have a health gurante than they should cover if he has worms or parvo virus. Coccidiosis can cause blood in the stool in a protozoal gastrointestinal infection. Parvo virus (even if they are vaccinated) can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting and lethargy (depression/ lose of energy). Dogs that come from irresponsible breeders (commonly called backyard breeders) or from a pet store are commonly infected with worms and could have coccidiosis. Puppies that come from infected areas such as pet stores or breeders that are infected can get parvo even if they have been vaccinated. At this time in your puppy's life the immune system is not completely developed and vaccine only help to develop the immune system at the time. They are not 100% at preventing disease a this time in their life when they are very sensitive to getting infected. I think a trip to the vet would be worth it just to make sure that it isn't something worse. They can diagnose worms or protozoa from a stool sample that you can bring in. Then you know that you are getting the right medicine instead of something that someone who isn't a vet and hasn't even seen the puppy sends you. Good luck - I hope he is okay.

Answer 3

3 possibilities

1) has he been de sexed recently? Anesthetic can give dogs Diarrhea. Our puppy was fine the first day, but then had it for about 2 days after that.

2) As the vet said, change of diet.

3) Something more serious like Pavo virus or something else.

I would personally wait till tomorrow to see how he is. In the mean time keep his fluids up (water and puppy milk), this is very important. If he is not better take him to the vet.

Answer 4

My pup had similar problems a while back. I am NOT a vet, but here's what our animal doc told us: While blood in human stool signals a medical emergency, blood in your dog's stool may not be such a big deal. Their internal workings are much different from ours. A spot of blood in a dog's stool is frequently the result of the dog eating something sharp (e.g. part of a stick, or a piece of something lying around the house). The sharp object passes trough the dog's system relatively quickly and may scratch the lining of his/her intestines--hence the presence of blood.

However, blood in the stool can also be the result of colitis. Since your dog is new to your home, he may be under a tremendous amount of stress (not because of anything you have done--it's just a new environment with new rules and a new schedule). Colitis in animals can be brought on by stress. Keep an eye on him and follow the doctor's orders. If you fear things are getting worse, don't hesitate to take him in to a different vet for a second opinion!

Good luck with the little guy! :)

Answer 5

Could be diet change but I would not take any chances; could also be parvo, esp if the pup has not yet been vaccinated. Get it to a vet - two days from now may be too late! Parvo is the #1 killer of puppies in the US and it is an excruciating way to die.
This link takes you to a website that explains what parvo is and the symptoms:
http://www.workingdogs.com/parvofaq.htm

Answer 6

Your dog could have parvovirus, take him to a vet for a test to check. The earlier it is treated, the better the prognosis. Puppies can get parvovirus from ANYWHERE! Even if they have been around other dogs, all it takes is to be around where other dogs, or dog owning people have been - i.e. the breeder. The virus remains in the environment for a very long time. One vaccine is NOT enough protection from parvovirus.

Hopefully your puppy just has instestinal parasites, but I wouldn't chance it. If you love your pup, have him seen and tested so he can get treatment.

Oh and DO NOT STOP FEEDING YOUR PUPPY! That is bad advice. If you stop feeding him, he could become hypoglycemic and start having seizures.

Answer 7

Watch him closely. He may just be upset because of the changes. He may have gotten into something inside or outside that irritated his gut. If he is playing and acting normal he obviously doesn't feel bad, but watch. Dogs don't complain. The complainer in the pack gets picked on....so they don't complain. If he feels bad he will lay around lethargic.

More blood, get him to the vet.

And I might mention, I bought the wellness policy at PetSmart for my two dogs and it has saved me lots of money, on visits and shots and tests. One of Dakota visits to the vet was over $600 and it was all covered by the insurance (wellness policy)

Answer 8

ask your vet to check the stool for parasites and giardia. if both of those tests are negative he may need his diet changed or he may just need to take some medication for a short bit. either way constant diarrhea can cause dehydration so you need to get this taken care of quickly.
however, let me also state that my dog has had diarrhea for a day and been fine after that. plus, if your puppy likes to get into things outside.....it may have ingested something that disagreed with his stomach. if there is diarrhea for more then a day or still blood in the stool then bring him to the dr.

Answer 9

might want to be the dewormer. If offered over the counter then that's an extremely less costly version and can make your domestic dog very ill. you ought to never get a domestic dog that isnt a minimum of 8 weeks previous. Many states have rules in position about this. The parvo shot takes about 10 days to take result with complete danger-free practices 4 weeks after the 2d shot. domestic dog shouldnt be taken outdoors until eventually 4 weeks after the 2d shot. might want to be parvo. favor to take him to the vet now, as he's in probability.

Answer 10

The primary concern with young pups is parvo virus. However, parvo pups become depressed and lose their appetitie. If that happens along with the diarrhea, then you need to see the vet. In the meantime, stop feeding him for 24 hours. In 24 hours start in with a bland diet (rice). If he tolerates that, gradually begin to mix in his normal food. If the diarrhea persists, take him in. Pups dehydrate quite quickly when they have diarrhea.