My dog got blood in his poop today. What should I do. Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | neutered | 4 years and 5 months old | 97 lbs

I am very sorry to hear that Chopper is experiencing this issue, I am sure it is unsettling. From what you are describing, a normal bowel movement which has fresh blood in it, it sounds as though Chopper has colitis, or inflammation of the last portion of the large intestines. There are several causes of colitis in dogs, ranging from bacterial infections, parasite infestations, IBD, or ingestion of contaminated food. Since you have only noticed one such episode I would continue to monitor Chopper at home. Provide a bland diet of boiled boneless chicken breast and white rice and plenty of fresh water. If the episodes continue, if Chopper becomes depressed, passes large amounts of blood, vomits, or seems very uncomfortable take Chopper to see his vet. I hope this answer was helpful and more importantly that Chopper feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both.

Hello, I'm sorry to hear about Sonu. Blood in the stool can be a sign of straining/inflammation in the colon. There are small blood vessels in the colon wall and when a dog is experiencing any inflammation or straining to defecate these vessels can rupture. Possible causes of inflammation could include parasites or eating some kind of new food/foreign material. If Sonu is otherwise acting normally and continues to have a good attitude and appetite I think it is ok to continue monitoring him. You could offer him a bland home-cooked diet, such as boiled chicken and white rice, to allow his GI tract to rest. If Sonu's symptoms progress or he becomes lethargic or loses his appetite I would recommend having him seen by a veterinarian. Hope this helps, good luck!

Most of these episodes, especially when not combined to any other clinical sign, are commonly caused by a colitis (inflammation of the last part of the intestine) usually secondary to dietary indiscretion. As a first general approach, I would suggest to withhold food for the next 8-12 hours and then start feeding with a bland diet based on boiled chicken and rice in small portion every 6 hours for the following 48hours. Then gradually reintroduce the normal diet over 5 days. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist or you notice vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

My dog has bloody poop. When should I call the vet and what to do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog got blood in his poop today. What should I do

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Answered By Dr. Elizabeth 118

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Published on April 23rd, 2020

I recommend to call your veterinarian today. They should ask many detailed questions and help you decide if Jennex should come in for an exam today or if you can try a bland diet +/- probiotics and see if it passes after 24 hours. In normal times, Jennex would go to the vet but with COVID-19, some protocols are changing. Blood in the stool significant significant inflammation or sometimes a more severe cause of GI upset. The blood could be due to many conditions including eating something he shouldn’t have, bacterial over growth, parasites or even organ disease. If the vet wants to see Jennex, the doctor will check him for parasites and bacterial over growth so bring in a stool sample. A bland diet can help. A bland diet can consist of 25% boiled white meat chicken and 75% boiled white rice. This should all be plain. A good probiotic is Purina FortiFlora if you can find it. I hope your pup starts feeling better quickly! Please feel free to post any additional questions.

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