My dog's butt is bleeding, but her poop is normal. What's wrong?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
My dog is bleeding from her rectum, but there's no blood in her stool. What's happening?
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Published on July 3rd, 2016
She may have an infected anal sac or the mucous membrane of the rectum may be injured or she may have a rectal tumor. If the bleeding does not stop you will need to take her to a veterinarian or pet ER for an exam.
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Your dog's anal sacs could have become impacted and then ruptured, causing the blood. It could also be caused by trauma to the rectum from a foreign body, or from an intestinal tumor. I recommend getting her to your vet as soon as possible. If it is a rupture of the anal sacs, she will need antibiotics and the sacs will have to be flushed and cleaned. If your vet is concerned about a foreign body or a tumor, they will take x-rays.
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Published on March 30th, 2020
Hello. It is possible that Grace had an infection in one of her anal glands, & now that it has ruptured, she actually has relief & feels better. If you can have her evaluated, she might benefit from antibiotics, other wise pick up a skin/wound cleanser at your pharmacy and clean the area around her bum several times a day. Hopefully, she will do just fine & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on December 21st, 2017
That sounds like a severe anal gland infection, both the bleeding and dragging of the butt are common symptoms of this condition. you will need to take him to the vet ASAP in order to get it treated, it usually requires a long course of antibiotics to get rid of this condition.
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Published on October 6th, 2018
Hi. Poor Julie. This is concerning for sure. With blood from that area, it could be from her anal glands, her colon, or her rectum. Without an exam it is too hard to say. This is something that shouldn't wait for the pets own comfort. Unfortunately there isn't anything you can do at home in this situation. I recommend going to the ER as the best thing for Julie
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