![]() ![]() Has pale gums (white or pale pink instead of a normal salmon pink color) If your dog starts pooping blood and also displays any of these symptoms, take them to the vet: This will help you and your vet determine the next best steps. Think about all of the things your dog may have been exposed to or given in previous days. There are some instances when at-home care may be appropriate.įor instance, eating colored food items such as beets or red-dyed treats can give the false appearance of blood in a dog’s stool. In some cases, a conversation over the phone can help determine whether your dog needs to see his vet. If you think your dog has bloody poop, the best thing to do is to call a veterinarian for advice. If the stool is liquid, or the gut is empty, blood may be all that comes out.ĭog stool that is pure blood (Photo credit: Nikki Naser) What to Do if Your Dog Is Pooping Blood It is also important to note that in some cases, you may see your dog pass only blood with no poop. With melena, a dog’s poop usually looks more solid. Melena in dogs can occur with any condition that affects the stomach or upper part of the intestine, including inflammation, ulcers, and cancer. Some owners are not aware that dark stool can actually mean the presence of blood. In the case where blood comes from the upper part of the digestive tract (the stomach or small intestine), it will appear dark to almost black and tarry. This also indicates an issue with the lower part of the digestive tract, such as the colon.ĭog stool with blood (Photo credit: Nikki Naser) Melena in Dogs: Black and Tarry Poop Sometimes formed stool will also be covered in mucus, and the blood will appear to be on the outside of the poop. The consistency can range from a soft, formed texture to complete liquid. The dog will likely go to the bathroom with increased frequency and may have a larger volume of stool. When hematochezia is seen, it often accompanies diarrhea and will have a red-tinged appearance. ![]() It is also bright red because it has not gone through the entire digestive process and typically looks “fresh” when it exits the body. In this case, the blood is bright red because it is coming from the lower part of the digestive tract (colon or anus and rectum). “Hematochezia” is the term used to describe when there is bright red blood in a dog’s poop. Hematochezia: Bright Red Blood in a Dog’s Poop The color and appearance of the blood helps determine which part of the digestive tract the blood is coming from. What Does Blood in a Dog’s Poop Look Like?īloody stool can appear several different ways. This may include issues that affect normal blood clotting, such as:
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