Why is there bright red blood in my dog's stool if he seems fine?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Border Collie | Male | 7 years and 7 months old | 75 lbs
Hello , I have noticing red spots , bright that seem like blood in my Border Collie stools. He is otherwise fine.
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Published on September 3rd, 2020
Hello. That is definitely a little blood in the stool, but not enough to be overly concerned with. The first step is to have the stool examined by your veterinarian to see if he picked up some parasites, like hookworms or whipworms. If all is clear, your vet may decide to put Milo on an antibiotic, like metronidazole for a few days, but as long as he is feeling fine, & his stool remains fairly normal, this is not an emergency. Thanks for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on August 3rd, 2017
Hello there! Bright red drops of blood around the stool usually indicates irritation and/or rupture of the tiny blood vessels around the rectum. This is usually not cause for concern, as having a large or uncomfortable stool where your dog is straining could cause this to occur. That being said, if Casper is acting ill, is vomiting or having diarrhea (especially if dark in color as this could indicate an upper-GI bleed), or if you see any worms or rice-like structures in or around your dogs stool, he should be seen by a veterinarian. Certain parasites and sometimes ingested foreign bodies can also cause intestinal discomfort and straining. If he is normal other than the few drops of blood and it doesn't occur again, Capser is probably a-ok. Best of luck, and I hope Casper stays well!
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