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My dog has bloody diarrhea and is hiding. When should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 1 year and 5 months old

My dog had a sudden onset of runny raspberry like feaces with a lot of blood. She was behaving normal but then went off and hid away. She is drinking. She had another episode but this time was light brown diaorreah with a few blood streaks. Should I be worried

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

Veterinarian

Published on May 11th, 2017

Raspberry jam diarrhea often means hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, which is a very severe form of diarrhea that often requires hospitalization on IV fluids to treat. If it was just one episode, and the diarrhea doesn't now have much blood and seems to be resolving, you may be ok to wait and watch her. However, if you still see lots of blood in the feces, she needs to get to a vet for an examine right away.

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    Answered By Jenny, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on October 9th, 2017

    I would recommend taking her to the vet tonight. Bloody diarrhea to that extent with vomiting can be known as HGE or pancreatitis. Either of these can cause them to get weak and dehydrated very quickly. THey often require IV fluids and hospitalization and the sooner the treatment begins, the shorter the stay often is.

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