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My 8-year-old dog has a tiny spot of blood in his poop. What's wrong?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Boxer | Male | neutered | 8 years and 8 months old

My 8 year old had a tiny spot of blood in poo the last two days

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Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on April 24th, 2018

Blood in the poop can be from intestinal parasites, polpys or a mass, irritation of the intestines from eating bones, intestinal inflammation or from infected anal sacs. With one episode I’m not overly concerned about it as long as your dog is acting normal. If it continues I recommend a fecal test, have the anal sacs expressed, and palpate for a mass in the rectum. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Cody.

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