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My dog is sick, not eating, and bleeding from his bum. What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

My dog won't eat or drink anything and has been getting sick. Tonight I notice he is bleeding from him bum. I'm not to sure what to do I called a emergency vet line and the woman only laughed.

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Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 20th, 2017

I am so sorry that your pet is not only ill but that you were brushed off by the emergency person when seeking help. That is quite unheard of also disturbing that someone would laugh at your pets misfortune.
I am not sure your pets breed or age, but you should call another emergency vet in the area and get him seen right away. In fact if they are open, I would not wait and just take him in to be seen. He either has a really bad case of stress related hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, a coagulation disorder, pancreatitis, or a toxin exposure as the cause of his symptoms. I hope your furry friend gets the treatment he deserves quickly and is able to make a full recovery. Best of luck!
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