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Why is my puppy weak, fast breathing, bloody stool, not drinking?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Collie | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 28 days old

I have a 12 week old collie pup who is breathing fast and heavily and has watery blood in their stool. Very weak looking and will not drink water

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on April 29th, 2018

It sounds as Jacob is suffering from a gastrointestinal condition, possibly an infection. it could also be due to ingestion of a foreign body material. i would recommend taking him to the vet the first chance you get, he will need to be checked first, if the vet thinks it's a simple gastrointestinal infection he will need an anti antibiotic course and a special food for a few days in order to get better.

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