My dog is straining to poop with blood. What can I do at home?

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Hello, my applehead Chihuahua has been pooping very small amounts of poop, but it seems like he's pushing too hard and I've noticed gooey red/clear liquid on his behind which I can tell is blood, is there anything I can give him at home until I get him to the vet? Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 1 month and 26 days old | 2.5 lbs

Rebeccah Wood · Accepted Answer

Hi there! I'm sorry to hear that Peanut isn't feeling well. It sounds like he has soft stool or diarrhea, which makes dogs strain to defecate as the irritation and inflammation of the rectal area makes them feel like they have to go. This can also cause the rupture of tiny blood vessels in the rectal area, which may cause the red liquid you are seeing. I don't recommend giving him anything over the counter, but if he is acting okay otherwise and not vomiting, you might consider withholding food for the evening and then try feeding him boiled chicken with rice to see if his stool will firm up. If he still has the soft stool and straining tomorrow, I highly recommend bringing him to the vet. At the vet's office, they will examine him, take his temperature, and likely check his stool for parasites, which can cause soft stool. They may also recommend an abdominal x-ray. I hope Peanut feels better soon!

My dog is straining to poop with blood. What can I do at home?

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