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My dog is peeing blood and pooping blood. Is this an emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 40 lbs

Why does my dog pee and poop blood

4 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 22nd, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Reasons for blood in the stool include colitis, intestinal parasites and dietary indiscretion and some possible reasons of blood in the urine include urinary tract infections, urinary stones and even tumors. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They would be able to check for these possibilities and treat accordingly. Good luck and have a great day!

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on December 23rd, 2017
Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. I would recommend having Lola examined by a veterinarian and have her urine tested. I would try and collect a urine sample at home so that you can bring this sample in with you. The blood in the urine may be due to a urinary tract infection. If there is no infection, there may be crystals or stones in the bladder causing irritation. It is also possible that the bloody urine is due to a bladder tumor or bleeding disorder. I would also recommend having her blood tested. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
1Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA
Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer
Published on November 24th, 2016
Poor Faith! It's definitely concerning to see blood in so many different places (vomit, pee, and poop) because it suggests that she may have a bleeding disorder of some kind. I would recommend having her examined by a vet as soon as possible - he/she can run some basic blood work as well as a coagulation profile (PT/PTT) to check for any problems that may be causing this and get her started on appropriate treatment right away.
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Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Veterinarian
Published on April 7th, 2017
This could mean she ate something that has given her diarrhea, or she has parasites or bacterial overgrowth, or has irritated her rectum with continued straining to have a bowel movement. If she is not vomiting, and seems normal otherwise, you can continue to monitor her. If she develops severe diarrhea, or vomiting, or the bloody stool continues you need to take her in for an exam and fecal tests like float/smear to evaluate what is going on.
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