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My 9-year-old dog vomited, now has bright red bloody stool. Emergency?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Male | neutered | 11 years and 2 months old | 50 lbs

9 yr old dog, vomit x 2 last night and this am, ate afterward no vomit after that but had blood (bright red) in stool a couple hours ago. Emergency or appointment on Monday?

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 7th, 2017

Bright red blood in the feces is not normal, and could be caused by hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, a foreign body, eating something rotten, or cancer. Given Cody's age and the fact that he was vomiting previously, it would be best for him to see an emergency vet in my opinion.
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