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My dog has pancreatitis. Is bloody stool normal on medication?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 10 years and 5 months old | 18 lbs

My dog last night was at the hospital due to vomiting and diarrhea with blood she was diagnosed with pancreatitis and given medication for it. It's the first full day of medication but still has diarrhea with some blood but the diarrhea is not frequent anymore is it normal to still have a little blood in her stool ?

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Answered By Emily Luisana DVM

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Published on August 16th, 2017

I am so sorry to hear this but glad you could get Manchitas the appropriate medical attention! A small amount of fresh blood could still normal at this point. The most important thing is how she seems to feel- returning energy, interest in food, water and moving around on her own are all good signs! As long as she is tolerating the medicine well, I would continue it. I would also closely watch her appetite and energy. Keep her food simple, either special food if they gave it to you or boiled chicken with cooked white rice! I hope this helps and she feels better soon!

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I'm sorry to hear about Manchitas recent hospitalization! Blood can be seen with diarrhea that has been going on for a while. It indicated inflammation in the colon. I am hoping your Bet has her on medications (metronidazole or sometimes called flagyl) for the diarrhea, which should help. If she is eating, drinking and not vomiting I think you are okay watching the stool since it has slowed down. Good luck to you both!

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