My dog has anal bleeding after heat, but seems healthy. What's wrong?

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My dog has occasional leaking of blood from her anus right after being in heat. I checked her stool and didn't see any parasites and there's no blood in stool. She's not acting sick and isn't licking at it. Pet's info: Dog | American Staffordshire Terrier | Female | unspayed | 70 lbs

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Patches could have intestinal parasites, anal gland infection or stress colitis from her heat cycle. Most parasites are not seen by the naked eye, a fecal parasite exam by your vet can looks for parasite eggs,Protozoa or other organisms. Dogs can also develop ulcers or GI cancers. I would recomend a vet visit to assess Patches.

My dog has anal bleeding after heat, but seems healthy. What's wrong?

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