What causes blood clots in my dog's poop and what should I do?

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My dog Kenji pooped and on the side of her poop was a blood clot. She did this 2 times. It started yesterday. What can be causing this? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 2 years and 2 months old | 29 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

This can be from a mass in the rectum, irritation from pushing out hard stool, or she may have an anal infection causing the bleeding. If this continues I recommend a veterinary exam. They will check the anal sacs and palpate inside the rectum for a mass. Make sure the stool isn’t too firm. Adding fiber to the diet will bulk up the stool and make it easier to pass. I give canned pumpkin for a natural way to increase fiber in the diet. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Kenji.

What causes blood clots in my dog's poop and what should I do?

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