My dog got into sanitary pads. Will the blood make his stool black?

His stool being black means that he's having some bleeding in his stomach or possibly his small intestines - which is different than "internal bleeding" outside the organs. With his history, I would recommend getting him to the vet today.

The black feces are usually suggestive of a bleeding in the upper part of the gastrointestinal system. The black discoloration is due to digested blood. It is difficult to give you a prognosis as more clinical informations would be required. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Black stools can indicate bleeding in the intestinal tract. I would recommend having Mondy examined by a veterinarian and have his blood tested to see if there are any abnormalities that need to be addressed. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

I'm sorry to hear your dog is sick! The black and bloody is very concerning to me. Black stool can indicated a gastrointestinal ulcer. Dogs with kidney problems or exposure to toxin can also have black or bloody stool and this can be an emergency. I recommend you take your dog to a veterinarian right away. She may need medication to heal an ulcer or blood work to determine if she has an internal medical issue. Thanks for using Boop by Petco and I hope your dog is feeling better soon!

If she is still energetic and not vomiting, doesn't have abdominal pain, and her gums are nice and pink (versus pale) then most likely she will be ok until tomorrow though none of us can predict exactly how disease will progress. Signs she should go to the emergency vet would be pale gums, weakness/lethargy, repeated vomiting, abdominal pain, difficult breathing/excessive panting. If these occur or if she is having repeated diarrhea she should go to an emergency vet.

More than likely it is from the change in food but black, tarry stool can be a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding. You could take a sample to your vet, when you notice that it is black, and have it tested for blood. That way you will know if it is anything to worry about or just normal color change.

Black, tar-like stools are common with bleeding in the stomach, upper GI tract. Bleeding that occurs lower in the GI tract with have red blood in the stools. I have never needed a human test to check for blood in the GI tract. Gastroenteritis is a common cause for blood in vomit and/or stools. Some cases are mild and respond to medications and out-patient treatment, while others, such as HGE, require hospitalization, IV fluids, and IV medications. Some dogs will have very dark stools that are normal and do not contain blood.

I'm sorry that Azazel isn't feeling well! Bloody stools in a young dog can be caused by IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), Hemorrhagic Gastroenteritis, dietary indiscretion, intestinal parasites, or much less commonly a growth or trauma. Eating a large amount of his normal food would not, by itself, cause bloody stools. If his stool looks like raspberry jam, I would recommend taking him to the vet or an emergency clinic right away. If there are just streaks of blood on the outside of his bowel movements, and he's actually totally normal (eating, drinking, good energy, has pink gums) it's not an emergency just yet. In that case, I would recommend feeding him a bland diet of boiled chicken and rice and giving him a day to see if it resolves. If after a second day (so 48 hours total) he's still have blood stool or is having diarrhea, it would be wise to have him checked out at your regular vet. Bring a fresh stool sample to any vet you end up seeing so they can check him for intestinal p

Black stool typically indicates the presence of digested blood, most commonly from parasites or ulceration of the stomach or intestines. If Selfie's diet contains a lot of bloody meat, this could explain the black stool. Otherwise, this is not a normal finding and should be addressed by a vet fairly urgently. Selfie may need deworming and antacid medications to protect her stomach. If she has an ulcer, these can progress and become quite severe if left untreated. I hope that all goes well!

Dark tarry stools can be a sign of bleeding in the intestinal tract, so I would recommend monitoring your puppy closely and if the stools continue to have this appearance, or if he stops eating, vomits, or becomes weak he should see the veterinarian.