Dog has bloody diarrhea and stomach pain. Is it an emergency?

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My dog has been having great pain when he has bowel movement with blood coming out. I took him off all food for 24hrs to see if he would do better. He did for 24hrs. But this morning at 2am. He was curled up in pain and you can here his stomach. Then maybe after hour he went to pass stool and it pretty soft. I have pics and video if it will let me load it. Our doc can't see him til friday evening. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Male | unneutered | 1 year old | 5 lbs

Debi Matlack · Accepted Answer

I would call your vet and ask to be seen sooner, worked in between appointments, or find another vet that can see him, preferably today. Pain should not be left for days without being investigated. He may have eaten something that has it=rritated or injured his gi tract towards the end since the blood is so red. If it were bleeding higher, such as the stomach, the blood would be digested and be tarry and black. Whichever vet you see should do an exam, labwork and probably x-rays as well to determine what is wrong and based on these results they will be better able to tell you the best treatment plan.

Dog has bloody diarrhea and stomach pain. Is it an emergency?

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