My puppy has bloody diarrhea after eating carrots. Is it serious?

Poor Bella! It could be the bacon treat has caused the GI upset, but that did happen quite quickly so it could also be caused by a GI illness or intestinal parasites. Given that she is eating and acting normally, I would keep an eye on her for now. Should this bloody diarrhea continue, she stop eating, she starts vomiting, or she becomes very lethargic, take her into a vet immediately.

You’re doing the right thing for the diarrhea. As far as the blood goes, he probably just has irritation around his anus or in the intestinal tract from the diarrhea. That is not uncommon in dogs and if it’s only a small amount once in a while it’s nothing to be overly concerned about. If it continues, or he develops bloody diarrhea then please take him in for an exam and treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Milo.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Waffle and for providing a picture, it's very helpful. This blood in his diarrhea could be due to intestinal worms, eating something rotten, a foreign body, parvo if he isn't vaccinated, or a severe stomach illness. He should definitely see a vet for this. As long as he is otherwise ok, it can wait until the morning. If he starts vomiting, has more bloody diarrhea, is very lethargic, stops drinking water, or is vomiting water, take him into an ER vet immediately. I hope this helps!

Bloody [diarrhea](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/diarrhea-1/) in a 10 week old puppy could be caused by a few different things. If he is behaving normally otherwise (eating and drinking fine, active and playful, no vomiting), then he may have parasites that are causing the diarrhea. [Roundworms](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/roundworms/) and [hookworms](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/hookworms/) are very common in puppies and can cause loose bloody stool. If he is not feeling well, laying around and not eating, then I would be much more concerned that he could have [parvovirus](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/parvovirus/) or another [serious illness](https://www.petcoach.co/dog/condition/hemorrhagic-gastroenteritis/). Unfortunately, puppies can still catch things even if they don't go outside because we can carry in germs on our hands, clothing, and shoes without even realizing it. I would recommend taking your [puppy](https://www.petcoach.co/article/your-puppys-first-year-8-important-milestones) to the veterinarian for an exam. Submit a [stool sample](https://www.petcoach.co/article/how-to-tell-if-your-pet-has-worms) to diagnose intestinal parasites. The appropriate medication can be dispensed or administered afterwards.

I am sorry to hear about your pup! In a puppy this young with these symptoms we do worry about things like intestinal parasites and parvo virus, which are not caused by milk. I would recommend having her examined by a veterinarian to check for these issues. It could also be colitis, which can be caused by a variety of things including diet changes but if it gets severe where we are seeing blood, it often does require treatment by a vet with antibiotics https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951545

I worry about bloody diarrhea in puppies, because Parvo infections can start this way and quickly become life-threatening. It's good that she's acting normal at this time, but best to have her seen by a vet in the next 24 hours. They can help determine the severity of this and give the appropriate treatment. I hope that helps and Daisy gets better soon.

I am very sorry to hear that Theodore is experiencing these problems, I am sure it is very unsettling for you both. There are a number of potential causes of such clinical signs, including dietary indiscretion, pancreatitis, parasite infestation, infection, and ingestion of a toxin or poison. In young puppies eating something they shouldn’t have and gastrointestinal worms are very common. If you haven’t done a de-worming treatment with Theodore yet it would be a good idea to. Broad spectrum puppy safe dewormers are available at most pet stores and at your local veterinarian. Because you have only noticed these signs over the course of a few hours I would continue to monitor Theordore at home. Here is what you can do for him; Rest his gastrointestinal tract by holding back food for a few hours. Then you can continue with a bland and easily digested food of the boiled chicken breast and white rice diet and provide plenty of fresh water. I also find that boiled, mashed skinless sweet potato is helpful for diarrhoea. If Theodore does not improve, has profuse vomiting or diarrhoea, you notice more fresh blood, He seems lethargic, in pain or depressed I would advise a trip to the veterinarian immediately. Here are some links to helpful resources for you; https://www.petcoach.co/article/most-common-causes-of-diarrhea-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-things-you-can-do-at-home-if-your-pet-has-diarrhea/ I hope that answer was helpful and more importantly that Theodore feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both.