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Concerned: Why is my pet squirrel's poop suddenly red in color?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female

My squirrel's poop is suddenly red in colour?

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on June 22nd, 2017

Discoloration of the faeces can be due to something that has been eaten, or a medical issue. Redness could be caused by eating carrots etc or medically it could be due to bleeding. If it seems like blood it is likely the squirrel has gastroenteritis or has injured itself.

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