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My dog has bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and poops often. What to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 6 months old | 80 lbs

Gambino, who is nineteen months, has been pooping very often and I believe it's diarrhea (its very often and has no soliditaty (very mushy). Recently (a couple days ago) blood streaks were seen in his poop but today it was solely blood. He's been eating and acting normal- he has a lot of energy. He has vomitted about 3-4 times in the last week, but he has always vomitted more often than most dogs. He poops 10-20 times a day now.He's updated on shots and he also has an appointment in the morning.

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Answered By Juliana, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on May 12th, 2017

Poor Gambino! If he continues behaving normally then I would pick up his regular food and only feed him a very bland diet until your appointment - boiled skinless boneless chicken and white rice. Also I would bring a sample of his stool in for testing. If your vet is open this evening you may want to move your appointment so they can get him some medication to help with the diarrhea asap. If that is not possible and he has multiple jam-like bowel movements I would bring him in to an emergency clinic this evening. They can get dehydrated quickly with that much diarrhea. I really hope he is feeling better quickly !

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    Oh my, poor Gambino! The bloody mucoid diarrhea that you are seeing today is certainly concerning. One of the most common causes of this bloody diarrhea (often described as raspberry jam) is hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE), which can result in significant blood and protein loss through the stool. This condition generally requires hospitalization for supportive fluid therapy and monitoring, as it can be quite severe. This does not explain his ongoing gastrointestinal issues, but could be related. My main concerns in a young dog with chronic vomiting issues are inflammatory bowel disease, Addison's disease and food allergies. Honestly, I would recommend taking him to a 24 hour care facility now rather than waiting until the morning with his current issues so that diagnostics and treatment can be started right away. If this is not an option for you, withhold food tonight, but offer water frequently to try to maintain his hydration. I hope that Gambino is feeling better soon!

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    Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

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    Published on November 26th, 2019

    These signs could be compatible with a colitis, which is an inflammation of the last part of the colon, usually related to dietary indiscretion. As a first approach, I would suggest to start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice more vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

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    Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

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    Published on March 27th, 2017

    Poor Del! There can be a wide variety of causes of vomiting and bloody diarrhea, including parvovirus, parasites, other intestinal viruses, severe food allergies, cancer, etc. Since Del has had so much fluid loss, she should be examined by her vet to assess her hydration, perform a parvovirus test, fecal sample analysis, and possibly abdominal x-rays/ultrasound or blood testing. Until you are able to take Del to her vet, you can try offering a small amount of a bland diet of boiled white meat chicken and white rice.

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    Answered By Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA

    Veterinarian, Certified Dog Trainer

    Published on April 3rd, 2017

    Poor Max! There are many different things that could cause bloody diarrhea like this. He may have a GI problem such as pancreatitis or HGE (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis), intestinal parasites, an upset stomach due to something he ate, colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, or may have ingested something toxic. Bloody diarrhea is always a concerning sign, so I would really recommend taking Max to the vet today for an exam. He/she can do some diagnostic testing such as a fecal exam and blood work if needed to help determine the problem and get him started on appropriate treatment.

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