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My dog has fresh blood in his stool but seems fine. Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 2 lbs

Watson had a two drops fresh and birght blood this morning. He seems fine as eating, playing, and drinking good upto now. First attachment is the blood. Second is the poop after the blood. The orange color is boiled carrots. Is this ok?

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Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on February 15th, 2019

If he is eating, drinking and otherwise acting ok I would not be too concerned. However, if the stool continues to have blood in it for more than 1 or 2 days I would recommend taking Watson to the vet to be checked out.

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