Dog ate expired bacon, now has bloody diarrhea. What should I do?

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I have purchased expired bacon myself my boyfriend and my dog (very spoiled but not a lot of table food) had some of the bacon it happened on May 13 and ever since then he has been having diarrhea and it's had blood in it. not really sure if the bacon would do that or if it's something else? Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 70 lbs

Juliana, DVM · Accepted Answer

Bacon (even if not expired) can most certainly cause diarrhea in dogs. I would put Dempsey on a bland diet for a few days of boiled skinless boneless chicken breast and white rice. If the diarrhea is persisting or the blood continues I would have him seen by a veterinarian for an exam and medication for the diarrhea. Diarrhea with some frank blood indicates inflammation in the colon and can be caused by eating foods that upset the stomach, but can also be caused by other things such as parasites. Your vet will be able to test for that. In the future you may want to use something like chicken or carrots as a treat for Dempsey rather than bacon.

Dog ate expired bacon, now has bloody diarrhea. What should I do?

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