Why is my dog straining to poop with blood after eating new treats?

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My miniature poodle is straining to poop for 1 day and some of the feces has blood on it. She recently started eating some new treats, that is the only change I can think of. Pet's info: Dog | Miniature Poodle | Female | unspayed | 7 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This sounds like she is constipated. When the poop is very large or firm it can irritate the recal lining causing a small amount of blood on the poop. I would stop the new treats just in case, and add a tablespoon of plain canned pumpkin to each feeding to increase the fiber in her diet and make the stool softer so it will pass more easily, If she isn’t able go poop then she may need an enema at your veterinarian’s office. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Addy.

Why is my dog straining to poop with blood after eating new treats?

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