Why does my dog have recurring bloody diarrhea and straining?

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I have no idea what to do with my dog becuase now she is again pooping too much and then blood is coming out. She had meds that help for a while then it comes back. Then the vet expressed her anal glands or something and provided more meds and that worked for a little bit then now its back that she keeps trying to push out poop she doesnt have. She has too much protein but weve been watching we have been giving her. What is going on? Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 4 years and 3 months old | 8 lbs

Dr. Kristin DVM · Accepted Answer

It sounds like Dove has had some problems for a while. That has to be frustrating. With diarrhea, it is common for dogs to strain and have nothing come out. A few causes of diarrhea can include food intolerance, parasites, infections, and stress. If your veterinarian has not checked a stool sample for parasites, you will want to bring in a sample to be evaluated. You can try changing to a different food, something with a new protein source, like rabbit, duck, or venison. Adding fiber to the diet can help some dogs. This can be done with a spoonful of canned pumpkin. Lastly, a probiotic or even yogurt can be given to add some good bacteria into her system. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why does my dog have recurring bloody diarrhea and straining?

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