My dog has diarrhea with blood. Is it serious and what should I do?

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• Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 29th, 2019

  Hi, and thanks for your question.
  These signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
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• Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

  Licensed Veterinary Technician

  Published on March 14th, 2018

  As long as he is behaving normally, you can manage him at home. Withhold all food for 24 hours. Allow small amounts of water or unflavored PediaLyte, no more than a couple tablespoons every hour. Resume feeding a bland diet in small, frequent amounts. Begin with one tablespoon of food every hour and gradually increase the amount. Feed bland until the stool is normal then transition slowly to his regular diet. Consider a veterinary probiotic, such as ProStora, ProViable or FortiFlora, to promote gut health.
  See your veterinarian if the diarrhea persists for more than 48 hours or if Jax develops lethargy, vomiting, loss of appetite or abdominal pain.

  

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• Answered By Ana M, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 16th, 2020

  Thank you for submitting your question regarding Molly. I recommend that she sees a veterinarian. The picture shows blood in the stool and there appears to be mucus as well. This typically indicates inflammation or an infection in the large intestine. The veterinarian will examine her and ask questions about her lifestyle. Fecal testing may be needed. Medications will likely be prescribed. Blood in the stool should be treated. I hope this information helps!

  

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• Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 23rd, 2018

  Such persistent signs could be compatible with an inflammation infection of the gastrointestinal system and surrounding organs (like pancreas and liver). A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is immediately essential to confirm these clinical suspicions and treat appropriately. Antibiotics and possibly further investigations (like abdominal imaging as ultrasound or radiographs) may be needed.
  Boiled chicken (or white fish) and rice diet could help but a check up in Lara's case is needed given that signs have been ongoing for a week and you noticed blood in the feces as well.
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