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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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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

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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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

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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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    Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

    Veterinarian

    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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