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My rescue dog's prolapse bleeds with mucus after pooping. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Male | neutered | 7 lbs

I have a rescue dog who has special needs. He doesnt have a use of his back legs and he cant pee without help so i help him by expressing the bladdder. He poops normal everyday. He has a incomplete prolapse. The rescue said they stiched it back before and it came poping back out whenver he poops accompanied by a little bit of blood and mucus but only for a few minutes when he poops but he is normal he eats very well, he has a lot of energy. Just worried about the lil bit of bleeding.

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Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Veterinarian

Published on May 7th, 2017

If you see prolapsed tissue that disappears right away after the bm, I wouldn't worry about it because there is nothing you can do to fix it. I would be a little suspicious that there may actually be a small rectal mass or polyp that is causing the protrusion of tissue and rectal bleeding. I have seen this before. If not, and it's really just irritated rectal tissue, he may benefit from a stool softener and a higher fiber diet. With Zach's situation I think as long as he is happy and doing well otherwise, and has a good quality of life, he is doing quite well. What a great owner you are--I'm impressed!

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    Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 22nd, 2017

    It iis not normal to have frequent prolapses and bleeds. Surgical repair may be required if a diet with additional fiber and probiotics does not adjust stool quality and frequency enough to reduce the symptoms

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