Why is my puppy pooping dark blood but still eating and playing?

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My puppy is struggling to poop and when she tries it comes out more as liquid blood than anything else. The blood is not bright red it is more of a maroon color. She is still playing and being active. She has still been eating without lose of appetite as well as still drinking water. I need an idea of what could be wrong? Going to the vets office is a very bottom of the list idea. Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | unspayed | 2 months and 16 days old

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am sorry that Skye isn't feeling well. Bloody poop can be caused by a few different things including toxins (rat bait ingestion), gastritis (upset stomach from eating something she shouldn't, from eating bones, raw food, or garbage), something stuck in her guts and not moving through. If she is still bright, playing and active then you can try feeding her a bland diet of boiled/boneless/skinless chicken breasts and boiled rice, in small frequent meals for a couple days. If this is a mild gastritis it can resolve it without medications. I would also recommend deworming Skye. If it continues, or if she becomes lethargic, weak, starts vomiting, or the feces becomes more bloody and looking like jam, then it is important to get her to a vet ASAP. Best of luck with Skye.

Why is my puppy pooping dark blood but still eating and playing?

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