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My 11-year-old dog has bloody, messy potty accidents. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | 11 years old

My puggles is 11 yrs old and is having problems controlling going potty and when she goes it's bloody and messy

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on October 6th, 2017

It sounds as Rosie is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking her to the vet the first chance you get, she will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection she will need an antibiotic course and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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