My Eurasian dove has blood in its stool again. What should I do?

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Eurasian dove has a bloody stool. Also had a bloody stool 2 months ago. What should I do?

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for including pictures. By the pictures, the drops of blood don't seem associated with the stool or urine. Concerns would include a cloacal infection, intestinal bleeding, a broken blood feather or another trauma. Can you restrain your bird, flip it over and have a look? A broken blood feather is rarely a serious problem. A blood feather can be gently pulled out or be left for the bird to extricate. Bleeding from the cloaca (vent) itself is an indication of a deeper concern. If your dove remains alert and eating, monitoring the situation seems plausible. If your dove shows clinical signs of lethargy or not eating, a veterinary visit is recommended.

My Eurasian dove has blood in its stool again. What should I do?

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