Why is my dog still bleeding from his bottom after vet treatment?

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I have a 12 yr old male American bulldog. He has been having a blood like discharge from his bottom for several wks. I’ve had his anal sacs expressed and there’s still a discharge. Vet has him on 1300mg of di-trim 2 times a day. He’s been taking it for five days. Only seeing a little improvement. He weighs 120 lbs. What could the problem be? Pet's info: Dog | American Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 12 years old | 120 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello. Dark blood like this at the anus may indicate a polyp or tumor in the rectum or anal area. It can sometimes be difficult to feel this with a finger during a recital exam. but if it is close enough to the anal opening, it might be accessible. Aside from a bleeding mass, other causes can be chronic colitis or anal sacs infections. Your vet may need to sedate him to do a more thorough rectal digital exam, or consider using a scope to look up in there to see if there is anything. Best of luck. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my dog still bleeding from his bottom after vet treatment?

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