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Why is my Yorkie pooping blood? What are the causes and treatments?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | 6 lbs

My Yorky has large amounts of blood in her stool. She pooped two regular piles and then blood all over the house? causes? Treatment?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 7th, 2016

Bella likely has hemorrhagic gastroenteritis or colitis. This could be life threatening and she will need to be seen by a veterinarian. Please take her to a vet or pet ER this evening. She will likely need hospitalisation, iv fluids and antibiotics and pain medicine. We do not know what causes this, but unfortunately certain breeds such as Yorkies are more likely to get this condition than other breeds.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on

    Oh poor Bella! Blood in the stool could be caused by hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, a foreign body, trauma to the rectum, GI ulcers, or GI tumors. It's quite serious that she is pooping blood, and treatment depends on the cause. I would take her into a vet immediately. The vet can do a physical exam, blood tests, a urinalysis, and possibly x-rays and/or an ultrasound to diagnose what is causing this, and can treat accordingly.

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