My dog has bloody stool but is acting normal. Is it an emergency?

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Watson has a bloody stool today. (Blood and feces on tail and in stool) Acting normal still has appetite. Should we take him to the vet emergency or monitor to see if it persist then take action. -Thanks David. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 6 years and 9 months old | 12 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

If he’s otherwise normal you should be fine watching him tonight. He could have a ruptured anal abscess, or be passing a bone. He could also have a mass inside the rectum. Severe bloody diarrhea in a dog that is lethargic and not eating is a medical emergency but this sounds like he’s stable so bring him to your regular veterinarian in the morning so they can diagnose and treat his problem. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Watson.

My dog has bloody stool but is acting normal. Is it an emergency?

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