Dog has diarrhea and spot of blood, but acts normal. Is it serious?

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have a 4year old german Shepherd heeler mix. He has diarrhea but doesn’t have loss of appetite. He’s eating and drinking and playing acting like his normal self. The diarrhea just started and I took his dog food away and gave him rice and chicken. When I went to wipe his butt there was a small spot of blood. He doesn’t have bloody stool just a light small spot of blood on the wipe. I’m freaking out and I don’t know if it’s because he has something wrong or his butt is just irritated. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Male | unneutered | 4 years and 10 months old | 55 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

You’re doing the right thing for the diarrhea. As far as the blood goes, he probably just has irritation around his anus or in the intestinal tract from the diarrhea. That is not uncommon in dogs and if it’s only a small amount once in a while it’s nothing to be overly concerned about. If it continues, or he develops bloody diarrhea then please take him in for an exam and treatment. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Milo.

Dog has diarrhea and spot of blood, but acts normal. Is it serious?

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