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Puppy diarrhea, vomiting, and red in poop: Is it blood or food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 3 months and 10 days old | 3 lbs

Puppy had diarrhea today and was sick once this morning at 5am not been sick since but not sure if it's light colour bloody mucus in the poo I have just found or carrots from a different food he had last night

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on September 12th, 2017

Please keep an eye on George. As long as he's eating and no more diarrhea or vomiting it's nothing to be overly concerned about. Puppies often get upset stomachs from changes in food, eating things in the house and yard and from parasites. I recommend a fecal check for parasites and routine deworming due to his age. If the vomiting and diarrhea continue, especially if there is blood in the diarrhea take him in for an exam promptly. When puppies do get gastroenteritis or parvovirus they get very ill quickly and need veterinary care right away for them to recover quickly. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for George.

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