My dog has bloody, slimy poop. Is it serious and what should I do?

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My dog has fresh blood in her stool, that is mucus - like. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 5 months and 15 days old | 5 lbs

Dr. Davis · Accepted Answer

In a young dog such as yours this can often be due to coccidia or other intestinal parasites. If she’s lethargic and there is a lot of bloody poop and she’s not eating then take her in right away since this could be a serious gastrointestinal problem. If she’s otherwise fine, eating and drinking then I recommend checking a fecal sample. If she has coccidia that needs prescription medication from your veterinarian to treat, an over the counter dewormer will not be effective. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for BB.

My dog has bloody, slimy poop. Is it serious and what should I do?

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