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Why is there blood in my pet's poop? Should I take them to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | unneutered | 6 months and 27 days old | 9 lbs

What does it mean when there is blood in your pets poop

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on October 23rd, 2019

It can mean a number of things including intestinal parasites, eating something rotten, trauma to the GI tract, parvovirus, and hemorrhagic gastroenteritis. Blood in the poo should always be checked out by a vet, and I'd take Frank into one asap.

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