My dog ate turkey scraps, now has bloody diarrhea. Vet or monitor?

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My dog stole some turkey scraps on Saturday evening. Sunday morning her poop was normal, but then all day it was very runny-she went about 5 times. Monday morning her poop was a little bit more solid but had blood in it and a drop dripped from her butt after she went. She's acting normal and is begging for food and in no other way seems sick. Is this something to take her to the vet over or still monitor and let it run its course? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 6 years and 8 months old | 45 lbs

Dr. Leigh, DVM · Accepted Answer

If she is otherwise acting fine than you could monitor her for another day. Withhold food today and then feed her some boiled chicken and white rice for a few days. If the diarrhea resolves than you can gradually switch her back to her normal food. If she starts vomiting, the diarrhea persists, or she becomes lethargic and she needs to be examined by a vet for treatment.

My dog ate turkey scraps, now has bloody diarrhea. Vet or monitor?

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