My dog has black stools, pain, and won't eat. What should I do?

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My yorkie started passing black stools, she was crying all night in discomfort, not eating, abdomen quivering, the stool about 2 weeks, not eating just today. Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 9 years and 2 months old | 15 lbs

Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist · Accepted Answer

Poor Mia! She looks so sweet! She needs to see a vet right away. Black stool often means there is digested blood in the feces. This can mean an upper gastrointestinal bleed like stomach ulcers, a bleeding tumor, or other GI problem. Sometimes large or small doses of pain drugs like nsaids (non-steroidal anti inflammatory drugs) can cause GI bleeding as well. I am very concerned since she’s not eating and is in pain that this is serious. She should go to the vet right away for a full work up. I wish you the best and hope she feels better with treatment right away!

My dog has black stools, pain, and won't eat. What should I do?

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