My 7-week-old puppy has blood in her poop. Should I be worried?

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Hi ive just bout home 6-7 week old puppy thats had her vaccination done two day ago, and the problem is when she takes a pop the last little bit has blood, should I be worried

Kevin Sanada, DVM · Accepted Answer

This usually indicates damage in the rectum, or anus. This can happen normally due to straining, or scooting. It can also indicate an infection, or parasite infestation. It's difficult to know how concerning this is without seeing it, but if the pup is otherwise acting normal, then I would not be too worried yet. I would be more concerned if she also had diarrhea with the blood. This can indicate a severe infection and should be evaluated by a vet as soon as possible. If the feces looks normal with just a little blood at the end, then I don't see a need to rush her to the vet. I would recommend observing her for now. If there continues to be blood in her poop, or she has diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite, or decrease in activity, then I would reccomend taking her for an evaluation by a vet as soon as possible. I hope that helps and all is well with your pup.

My 7-week-old puppy has blood in her poop. Should I be worried?

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