My squirrel has blood in her stool. What should I do right away?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Diarrhea can be observed with conditions such as colitis, gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, among many other possibilities. I recommend that you have him evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. They may choose to check for parasites and to start medications for diarrhea depending on the results. Good luck! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

Discoloration of the faeces can be due to something that has been eaten, or a medical issue. Redness could be caused by eating carrots etc or medically it could be due to bleeding. If it seems like blood it is likely the squirrel has gastroenteritis or has injured itself.

It could be Sycamore has intestinal worms, may have eaten something rotten, has a problem with her anal sacs, or has a GI illness causing the blood in her poop. I'd take her into a vet now to get checked out. Best of luck.

Thanks for reaching out about Buddy and including photos. He appears very ill, and a veterinary visit is recommended to assess and provide a diagnostic/treatment plan. Intestinal infections and parasites can cause rectal/colonic bleeding, leading to illness. A fecal examination under the microscope can determine the type of parasite and the specific treatment. Offering fluids via a syringe can helps decrease the risk of dehydration. Good luck.

I hate to hear that Precious have you a scare! Blood in the stool can be due to many things including worms, giardia, eating something she shouldn’t have and bacterial over growth. It can also be due to more serious conditions like organ dysfunction, pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease and cancer. The mucus can signify irritation as well and it has the same causes as the blood. That was smart to take her in yesterday. Make sure to give her all the medications and monitor her stool closely. If you continue to see blood or soft stool, have her re-examined and discuss next steps diagnostic wise. Make sure that she eats and drinks well and has a good energy level. Best of luck and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

There can be many things causing this, including IBD, intestinal lymphoma, constipation causing trauma to the colon, intestinal parasites, anal gland issues, rectal polyps, bleeding/clotting disorders, among many others. I would recommend that Scooter be evaluated by your veterinarian to see what could be the cause and to receive appropriate treatment.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Sandy. I would recommend that she sees her veterinarian today due to the blood in the stool. Bright red blood in the stool is typically due to inflammation in the colon. This can be due to parasites, but there are other causes as well. This bleeding allows intestinal bacteria access to the bloodstream. This can have serious consequences. For this reason, she may require an antibiotic in addition to deworming treatment based on results of fecal testing. I hope this information helps!