My puppy has bloody, loose stool and mucus. Is a vet visit urgent?

This type of diarrhea could be due to G.I. parasites, which is not uncommon at all in puppies. This could also be related to the stress of a new home environment or diet change if it's occurred in the past week or so. There are over-the-counter deworming medication. However you may want to contact your veterinarian and see if they want you to bring in a fecal sample so they can tell you for sure if she has G.I. parasites. Generally speaking deworming medication it's fairly safe and would not be harmful if your puppy did not have parasites. However there are some G.I. parasites that require prescription strength deworming medication. But your veterinarian could do the fecal test and tell you if that is the case.

It sounds like you have done everything at home you can for Pebbles. Since it has been over 48 hours it is time to take her to your vet. Bring a stool sample if you are able to. Your vet will likely recommend some antibiotics for the diarrhea as well as some probiotics too. If Pebbles seems dehydrated or is painful in her abdomen then your vet may recommend fluids and/or X-rays as well. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Kaiya. Poor girl. Blood in the poop can be caused by intestinal worms, a stomach illness, sudden change in diet, eating something rotten, a foreign body, or a severe illness like parvo. Because poop in the poop can have some very serious causes and it's been going on for a few days, it's time to see the vet. The vet can diagnose what is causing it and can treat her. I hope this helps!

The most common reason that we will see soft stool (with or without blood or mucous in it) in a puppy is some type of intestinal parasite. You didn't mention how old Ivy is or if your vet has checked a stool sample, but puppies can commonly have intestinal parasites. Some are microscopic, so the only way to know that they have them is for your vet to look under the microscope. And even if a puppy has been dewormed, it is common for them to have other intestinal parasites since there are no many different types of parasites and they each require a specific type of deworming. So, my first recommendation is to have your veterinarian do a fecal check on Ivy, then decide on an other treatment. Sometimes puppies need a probiotic for their intestinal tract depending on their age and diet history, so be sure to talk to your veterinarian about that as well. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I do not recommend waiting for the signs to resolve, as they can become worse if left untreated. Kali may have a viral infection, intestinal parasites, or even a bacterial infection. These conditions can be diagnosed and treated by a veterinarian. I recommend bringing a stool sample from Kali in a disposable container to your appointment to make the diagnostic process quicker - your vet will be able to check this stool sample for intestinal parasites. I hope this helps and that Kali starts feeling better soon!

This sounds like she may have intestinal worms. I recommend using a puppy deworming treatment dosed carefully for her weight and repeated as per directions. A probiotic is also recommended to promote recovery. If she develops a fever or loss of appetite she must be seen by your vet

Hello, thank you for your question. Soft stools with some blood could be a sign of intestinal parasites which is not uncommon in puppies. I would recommend contacting your veterinarian tomorrow to discuss submitting a stool sample for testing and to consider deworming her. If there is only a small amount of blood this could be secondary to inflammation within her colon/GI tract. Hope this helps!