Sometimes, you might gain a huge clue about your dogs health by observing what their poop looks like.
It can be very alarming if you notice blood in your dogs poop.
Sometimes it can be fresh and bright mixed with the stool while looking very dark on other occasions.
The information provided herein is for informational purposes only.
Blood in dog poop is going to depend on the underlying cause.
Dogs are creatures of habit, and so are their bodies.
It is easy to disrupt intestinal microflora by introducing food that their gastrointestinal system is not accustomed to.
Specks of fresh blood can be seen in the dogs stool as they adjust to their new food.
Dogs respond very well when their food is switched over the appropriate amount of time.
This means that the blood has already been swallowed or digested.
Hookworms can cause bleeding in the upper digestive tract, resulting in dark blood.
It is contracted by dog-to-dog contact through infected feces and can also remain on people and inanimate objects.
it can cause bloody diarrhea or vomiting; sometimes both.
Dogs who are infected will present as being very lethargic, dehydrated, hypothermic, and bloated.
With a high mortality rate, this disease is preventable through vaccination and will otherwise require extensive hospitalization.
Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis
Commonly known as HGE, this disorder causes bloody diarrhea in dogs.
Most common in small breed dogs, the true cause of HGE remains unknown.
Typically hospitalization is encouraged for those who are diagnosed.
Intestinal blockage
Sometimes our dogs have a knack for eating things they shouldnt.
In these cases, the dog will develop a foreign body obstruction.
A healthy, normal bowel movement should consist of formed stool with no blood or mucus observed.
Ensure that you are seeing a veterinary professional annually, at least.
