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Why is my 17-year-old lab having green stool, nosebleed, and walking issues?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 17 years and 6 months old | 81 lbs

Green water from dofs anus, plus watery stool with regular color with mucus in stool. Nose is bleeding. Also has a bow legged walk. Male 17 black lab

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Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 9th, 2017

Hi there. This sounds like an emergency situation, especially given Max's age. I would recommend having him seen immediately. He could have a blockage, a tumor, kidney failure or another serious illness-all of which require immediate medical treatment.

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