Puppy on antibiotics has bloody diarrhea with mucus. ER visit?

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My puppy has diarrhea and I noticed blood and mucus in it. He is taking the antibiotic chloramphenicol. Should I take him to the emergency room? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 4 months and 7 days old | 10 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, chloramphenicol is associated with vomiting and diarrhea as a side effect. However there are other causes in puppies for bloody diarrhea including worms and vieuses.i would consider visiting the ER if he is having more then 2 episodes of the diarrhea during the day. Hope this helps.

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