My 9-year-old dog vomited, now has bright red bloody stool. Emergency?

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9 yr old dog, vomit x 2 last night and this am, ate afterward no vomit after that but had blood (bright red) in stool a couple hours ago. Emergency or appointment on Monday? Pet's info: Dog | Australian Cattle Dog | Male | neutered | 11 years and 2 months old | 50 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Bright red blood in the feces is not normal, and could be caused by hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, a foreign body, eating something rotten, or cancer. Given Cody's age and the fact that he was vomiting previously, it would be best for him to see an emergency vet in my opinion.

My 9-year-old dog vomited, now has bright red bloody stool. Emergency?

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