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My dog has bloody diarrhea after hookworm medication. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 24 lbs

gave hookworm meds as per vet little dog has blood drops in diahrea should i be concerned

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on March 18th, 2017

I would be concerned in that blood in the diarrhea isn't normal, but it may be due to his hookworms. I would keep an eye on Rufus for now, and if the blood continues in his diarrhea, I would have him seen by a vet right away.

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