My dog has bloody, loose stool but seems okay. Is it parvovirus?

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Saoirse's stool started to become less solid, we made her drink yakult because most said it cures that condition. yesterday evening, she went out for poop, when we checked it has dark red drops in it. we observed her and until now she still has blood in her stool, but her poop is not solid. She also seem fine and still eats well. Also, she eats pure dog food only. What could be the problem?is it a parvovirus? thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | unspayed

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Parvovirus typically causes pets to be very ill, refuse food, vomit and have bloody loose stool. So parvovirus infection would not be my first suspicion based on her symptoms. However she may have another condition called hemorrhagic enteritis HGE, which is caused by stress to her GI tract from either something she ate or from an environmental stressor. Other possible causes are pancreatitis (rare in this breed and usually makes for a visibly sick pet), a bleeding disorder, or intestinal parasites just to name a few. Yakult is merely a probiotic but it also has milk in it, which is not readily digestible to pets. I would recommend discontinuing giving her the Yakult for now. The only over the counter probiotic that I would recommend for pets is Culturelle. Since she has blood and loose stool, she requires a vet visit to get this resolved at this point. A short course of antibiotics and pet formulated probiotics (Fortiflora or Proviable) along with a bland diet of boiled plain chicken and rice OR any formulated bland diet pet food (i.e. Rx Hill's I/D, Purina EN Gastrointestinal) should help resolve this if this is in fact HGE. Your vet will determine that during the physical exam process and get her on the right treatment course to get her stools regulated again. I would recommend taking her in right away to help avoid any unwanted dehydration or worsening of her symptoms as she continues to loose vital nutrients through her stools. Offer her lots of water and perhaps even Pedialyte (non-flavored) in small amounts to keep her hydrated until you can get her seen. I wish Saoirse a full and speedy recovery.

My dog has bloody, loose stool but seems okay. Is it parvovirus?

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