My dog has diarrhea for days with blood. What can I do to help?

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My dog has had diarrhea for 72 hours now. I have reduced his usual meals the last 48 hours and he seemed to have a more solid bowel movement last night. This morning the diarrhea came back and exhibited a little bit of blood within the diarrhea. What should I do to ensure the diarrhea does not get worse and help his digestion of whatever is making him upset? Please help! Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 11 months and 11 days old | 15 lbs

Rodrigo Roca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, sorry to hear about Benji. There are several causes for this including inflammation of his intestines, an infection with parasites or overgrowth if bacteria, or even a dietary indiscretion. You can try to offer a bland diet of plain white rice, skinless and boneless boiled chicken, and low fat cottage cheese for the next 3-5 days to rest his GI tract. If that does not work fully, you may add fiber to his diet with canned raw pumpkin for a few days. If this also does not work, or if his diarrhea with blood worsens or if he develops other signs such as vomiting, lethargy, and a decreased appetite then Benji should be evaluated by his veterinarian sooner. Hope this helps and best of luck.

My dog has diarrhea for days with blood. What can I do to help?

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