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Why is my dog bleeding from his bum and pooping like jam?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 36 lbs

Hi my dog has just started bleeding from the bum. At first it looked like it was under his anus but he pooed what looked like strawberry jam..

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 22nd, 2017

It sounds like your dog has a severe case of colitis, or an inflammation of the colon. Colitis can be caused by many different things. Some of the more common causes include intestinal parasites, dietary indiscretion, food intolerance, irritable bowel disease and viruses. Since King is defecating blood at this point I would recommend taking him in to the vet to be examined. He may need fluids to correct any dehydration, a fecal examination performed and antibiotics and/or probiotics to help the diarrhea clear up.

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    HI, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor King! It sounds like he has hemorrhagic gastroenteritis (HGE) which is a fancy term for blood in the poop or in vomit. It tends to look like raspberry jam. the blood indicates inflammation in the colon. I recommend starting a bland diet of boiled chicken or hamburger with rice. feed about 2 cups per day until 1-2 normal stools. If he starts vomiting or doesn't improve he should see your Vet. Good luck!

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