My 2-year-old Lab has burgundy diarrhea for a week. What should I do?

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My lab has had burgundy colored diarrhea for a week now. Haven't changed his diet. He's 2.5 years old. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 2 years and 8 months old

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Chief! If the diarrhea is burgundy colored, this is likely a sign that there is some bleeding into the intestinal tract. This could be caused by a number of different problems, including intestinal parasites, a stomach ulcer, a foreign body of some kind, or some type of serious systemic illness such as liver or kidney disease. Since it has been going on for a week now and some of these causes are potentially serious, I would recommend having Chief examined by a vet today if at all possible. Your vet can do a fecal exam as well as blood work and x-rays if needed to help determine the problem and get him started on appropriate treatment.

My 2-year-old Lab has burgundy diarrhea for a week. What should I do?

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