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Dog has hard poop, bright red blood, and diarrhea. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Male | neutered | 6 years and 7 months old

My 6yr old male Beagle just passed a very hard stool followed by bright red blood and diarrhea. Should I be worried about a GI bleed or is this just tearing from the hard stool?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 1st, 2019

It's probably just colon irritation from the hard stool. I suggest you feed him some canned pumpkin for a few days - 1/4 cup twice a day for the next 5-7 days - to soften the stool a bit. If the blood persists then get him to your vet for an exam.

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