My dog has bloody diarrhea. What should I do and is it an emergency?

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We were away shopping came back home and found our dog to have diarrhea and red blood on the floor she seemed ok. Took the food away. Left just water out for her. She is an seven year old Shelty say at home. What do we do? Pet's info: Dog | Shetland Sheepdog | Female | spayed | 7 years and 8 months old | 20 lbs

David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

It sounds as Dahlia 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.

My dog has bloody diarrhea. What should I do and is it an emergency?

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