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Pet's info: Dog | Cocker Spaniel | Male | neutered | 25 lbs
My dog ate a bag of treats and one or two rawhide free bones yesterday. He had diarrhea yesterday and today with a few bright red bloody drops at the end each time. I gave him pumpkin yesterday along with his normal food. Today I am trying boiled chicken and rice. Is there anything else I can do without taking him to a vet? When does this become an emergency? He is eating and drinking fine and has not vomited.
2 Answers

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS
Veterinarian
Published on April 7th, 2019
Answered By Ana M, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on July 18th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Odin. I recommend that he sees his veterinarian today as it does appear to be blood in his stool. When bleeding occurs, it allows bacteria from the colon access to the bloodstream. This can make the dog very I'll. He will need fecal testing to testing to start. If he is vomiting, then bloodwork and x-rays of his belly may be needed. Based on these results, he will likely be prescribed medication and may be given fluids if he is found to be dehydrated. In the meantime, continue to offer him water, but do not give any food until he is seen today. This will help to rest his GI tract and can slow down the diarrhea. I hope this information helps!
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