Gastrointestinal disorders, such as bloody diarrhea in dogs, are one of the most common problems in the vet’s office that raise many concerns from animal guardians. Fortunately, not all causes of a dog’s blood secretion are necessarily serious. However, there are cases where blood dog feces can be a serious health problem and you should consider this problem as a serious problem, regardless of the severity of the situation. In this article by Animal Expert, we will explain: Dog with diarrhea and blood – Causes and treatments.
An animal that has a gastrointestinal disorder may have the entire digestive system affected or only part of it (stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine and/or large intestine). This disorder can cause vomiting and/or diarrhea with different appearances.
- Diarrhoea is characterized by an increase in the frequency and volume of the animal’s stool.
- Simply put.
- Diarrhea is the result of diseases that affect the small intestine.
- Large intestine.
- Or distal part of the thick and rectum.
- And uncontrolled diarrhea can develop into bloody diarrhea.
Blood in the dog’s stool may appear from one moment to the next, through sporadic or continuous episodes, and is sometimes accompanied by vomiting. As for the color of bloody stools in dogs, we can categorize them into two types:
Bright red fresh blood in the stool. In hematonchesis, blood that lives in the stool has not been digested and usually comes from the lower digestive system (large intestine). In this case, blood may mix with stool or appear as drops of blood during stool. Usually the image is of a dog with bloody and mucous diarrhea, its volume is reduced.
Presence of digested, dark-colored, stool and odorless blood. It usually comes from the upper digestive system and is identifiable by its tarred appearance. This situation is harder to identify than hematesis, as large amounts of gastrointestinal blood are needed to easily detect the dark color of stool. In other words, dogs with mild to moderate gastrointestinal bleeding may not have such an obvious mane. If you don’t know if it’s digested blood, you can place your dog’s stools in white paper towels and wait a while. If a reddish color begins to appear on the paper, it is very likely that the stool will contain blood.
It is important to note that diarrhea is not a disease, but a symptom of a disease that affects your dog. In addition, diarrhoea alone may indicate a certain type of disease, while bloody diarrhea in dogs can mean another type of disease, as diarrhea and the presence of blood can be the result of different diseases.
The search for a professional is very important at the time of diagnosis, as only he will know the most likely cause among all possible causes. The causes of blood evacuation and diarrhoea in a dog are very varied and can only be caused by a sudden change in the dog’s diet, a worm in the faeces or something more severe such as parvovirus.
Here are some causes of a dog suffering from diarrhea and blood
Possible causes of a dog suffering from bloody diarrhea may include a type of infection:
Other common causes of a dog suffering from diarrhea and blood:
Diarrhoea and/or vomiting are the most common symptoms in small pets and can have multiple causes. Therefore, it is necessary for the veterinarian to collect as much information as possible to exclude or include certain diagnoses, until he can identify the exact diagnosis of his dog.
The initial diagnostic plan includes collecting the dog’s full history, the physical exam during the consultation, and the first additional tests. Medical history should include:
During the physical examination you should check the level of hydration / dehydration caused by the defecation of the dog’s blood, look at the mucous membranes to see if there are any changes in blood circulation or blood loss, as well as heart function, do abdominal palpation to detect any signs of pain, discomfort, gases, abdominal masses or obstructions.
Initial follow-up tests include blood and biochemical tests, stool collection and analysis, x-rays, and endoscopy to check for foreign bodies or blockages.
First, the first thing you need to do is take your puppy to the veterinarian to assess the condition of the animal and select the best treatment. Treatment is specific to each cause and depends on the severity of the situation:
Depending on the location and characteristics of the foreign body, the veterinarian may:
The following steps are very important for treating and preventing future canine episodes by evacuating blood:
See also the article on home remedies for dog diarrhea to supplement this information.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any kind of diagnosis. We suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any type of condition or discomfort.
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