My senior dog has bloody poop again after finishing medication.

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My dog is 13. He has been on a round of amoxicillin, sucralfate and metronidazole for an infection. He has been off the meds for 4 days and he now again has blood in his poop. Pet's info: Dog | American Cocker Spaniel | Male | neutered | 13 years old | 28 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Sebby! If the bloody stool is reoccurring and due to his age I would do blood work, be sure a rectal exam was done, fecal testing, and his anal glands were checked. I would consider a prescription GI diet for several weeks and a probiotic. He may have underlying intestinal disease like inflammatory bowel disease, low B12, pancreatic disease or simple isn't digesting his food the same way. I wish you the best!

My senior dog has bloody poop again after finishing medication.

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