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New dog has bloody stool, crying, won't eat. What should I do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | neutered | 4 years and 1 month old | 53 lbs

We adopted a dog today and he has blood in his stool. He’s been crying and whining. And barely eating

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 11th, 2020

I'm concerned that Baxter is sick. If he's getting a new food, this blood in his stool could be due to that. It could also be due to intestinal worms, hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, or a severe stomach illness. I think it's best you take him into a vet now to get checked out.
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