My husky has pink stool and eats grass. Is it time to worry?

I am sorry Fang is having this issue. If this was a one time thing I would say monitor him and do a bland diet (boiled chicken and white rice). If he is still having issues then I do recommend having him see a veterinarian. They can prescribe medication to make Fang feel much better. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and I hope Fang feels much better soon.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The discolored stool could be one of two things. It could be blood but it doesn't typically look like that. Blood will either darken the stools if the bleeding is high up in the gut or be bright red in color if the bleeding is occurring lower in the gut. This looks more like food coloring or dyes from the diet or some treats that Chewy may have consumed. If this continues, worsens, or persists you should at least discuss this with your veterinarian. Your vet can assess the problem in person and advise you on what to do. Honestly, I think it's some dye or coloring that was consumed so I would just monitor it closely. Good luck with Chewy.

Poor Sasha! Vomiting up blood is worrisome. She may have a stomach ulcer causing this or worse yet some type of bleeding disorder. The shelters do their best to assess pet health with what limited funds they have but underlying disease can go undetected. Huskies are also known to be quite anxious and the stress of the move could have caused a stomach ulcer. However, I would air on the side of caution here and take her into the vet right away for a full physical examination to determine what the underlining cause is. It is good that she is eating and drinking OK and stable for now. But we want to make sure to get her treated now and not let things get any worse.

Hi and thanks for posting! This may be due to him ingesting a large amount of grass and perhaps other plant material which irritated his gastrointestinal tract. Sometimes there can be a a bit of blood present when the intestinal tract is inflamed or irritated. Certainly, this could be related to an ongoing parasitic infection or may have another cause entirely. You may try deworming him again with a broad spectrum dewormer such as Drontal Plus as well as placing him a on a bland diet of boiled chicken, rice, and plain canned pumpkin (not the pie filling) for a couple days and continue to monitor his signs at home. If the bloody stools do not resolve or he develops any further signs such as lethargy, vomiting, decreased appetite, then there is something more concerning going on here and will need to be worked up with his veterinarian. I hope this helps!

Poor Medusa! Just like humans, there are many many causes of vomiting and some of the causes can be very serious. The blood in the stool is concerning for a more serious cause of illness. I recommend to have Medusa examined today by the veterinarian. Here is a link about vomiting which may have helpful information: https://www.petcoach.co/article/vomiting-in-dogs/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/diarrhea-vomiting-in-dogs-when-to-call-your-veterinarian/ I hope your pup feels better quickly!

The grape ingestion may or may not be related to the current symptoms. In a dog that size, 1 grape should theoretically not cause toxicosis, however, there are dogs that display symptoms after eating very few grapes, so it is not impossible. I recommend being cautious and taking Juno to your veterinarian. They will want to check bloodwork to make sure kidney function does not seem impaired. There are several other possible causes of diarrhea including food intolerance, parasites, viral or bacterial infection, and stress. When you go to your veterinarian, bring a sample of the stool so they can look for parasites. If everything looks okay, you could try a new food with a protein Juno hasn't had before, such as rabbit, venison, or fish. You may also consider adding fiber, which can be done by feeding a couple spoonfuls of canned pumpkin to the meals. Lastly, a probiotic or yogurt can add some healthy bacteria back to the system. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Oh no, poor Panda! It is concerning that he had dark stools this afternoon and this can be due to blood from his GI tract. I would monitor him for now since he is bright and eating. Should he continue vomiting, becomes lethargic, continues to have diarrhea, and/or stops eating he will need to see a vet immediately.