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Bloody diarrhea, won't move, and lost weight. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 4 years and 9 months old | 6 lbs

I have a four-year-old Jack Russell Chihuahua she’s always active eating drinking always plug in for an appointment now she is l I have a four-year-old Jack Russell Chihuahua she’s always active. Also always eat n drinks all the time. Well 3 days ago she had diarrhea with blood in it bright red. She won’t move out of bed and lost a lot of weight

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on January 6th, 2018

This is very concerning. A problem called HGE or hemorrhagic gastroenteritis could be what is going on. This can be life threatening. I would highly encourage you to have her evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. They will probably recommend running some blood work and possibly some x-rays to determine a diagnosis. She will also likely need IV fluids and possibly antibiotics based on what you describe. I am very worried about her and hope you are able to get her to an emergency center as soon as possible. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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