Why is my old dog lethargic, not eating, and passing bloody stool?

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My dog as lost weight won't eat dog food passing blood diarreha lythargic as good days and bad days he is a ten yr old irish water spaniel. Pet's info: Dog | Irish Water Spaniel | Male | unneutered | 10 years old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Oh no, poor Ozzy! It's very serous that he has lost weight, won't eat dog food, and is passing bloody diarrhea in addition to being lethargic. In a senior dog, I would be very concerned he could be suffering from cancer, kidney or liver disease, or hemorrhagic gastroenteritis among other causes. Ozzy really needs to see a vet as soon as possible as he sounds quite sick, and I feel his symptoms are severe enough to warrant a trip to the vet now. Please take him into an ER vet clinic; if there isn't one in your area, there will be a vet on call for emergencies. The information to reach that vet is found on a clinic's answering machine or website.

Why is my old dog lethargic, not eating, and passing bloody stool?

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