{"id":14016,"date":"2022-03-25T10:54:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T10:54:18","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T10:54:18","slug":"is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Is blood in dog stool an emergency?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Is_blood_in_dog_stool_an_emergency\" title=\"Is blood in dog stool an emergency?\">Is blood in dog stool an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#How_do_you_treat_blood_in_a_dogs_stool\" title=\"How do you treat blood in a dog&#8217;s stool?\">How do you treat blood in a dog&#8217;s stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_blood_in_stool\" title=\"When should I take my dog to the vet for blood in stool?\">When should I take my dog to the vet for blood in stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Is_dog_pooping_blood_an_emergency\" title=\"Is dog pooping blood an emergency?\">Is dog pooping blood an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_is_pooping_out_blood\" title=\"What should I do if my dog is pooping out blood?\">What should I do if my dog is pooping out blood?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_emergency_vet_for_bloody_diarrhea\" title=\"Should I take my dog to emergency vet for bloody diarrhea?\">Should I take my dog to emergency vet for bloody diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_bloody_stool\" title=\"What can I give my dog for bloody stool?\">What can I give my dog for bloody stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Will_blood_in_dog_stool_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Will blood in dog stool go away on its own?\">Will blood in dog stool go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_has_blood_in_their_poop\" title=\"What happens when a dog has blood in their poop?\">What happens when a dog has blood in their poop?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Why_is_my_dog_pooping_blood_and_mucus\" title=\"Why is my dog pooping blood and mucus?\">Why is my dog pooping blood and mucus?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#When_should_I_worry_about_blood_in_my_dogs_stool\" title=\"When should I worry about blood in my dog&#8217;s stool?\">When should I worry about blood in my dog&#8217;s stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Is_bloody_diarrhea_in_dogs_an_emergency\" title=\"Is bloody diarrhea in dogs an emergency?\">Is bloody diarrhea in dogs an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Why_is_my_dogs_poop_slimy_and_bloody\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s poop slimy and bloody?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s poop slimy and bloody?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#What_to_do_if_dog_is_pooping_blood\" title=\"What to do if dog is pooping blood?\">What to do if dog is pooping blood?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Is_bright_red_blood_in_dog_stool_serious\" title=\"Is bright red blood in dog stool serious?\">Is bright red blood in dog stool serious?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_bloody_diarrhea\" title=\"Should I take my dog to the vet for bloody diarrhea?\">Should I take my dog to the vet for bloody diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_has_bloody_diarrhea\" title=\"What do I do if my dog has bloody diarrhea?\">What do I do if my dog has bloody diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Is_bloody_diarrhea_an_emergency\" title=\"Is bloody diarrhea an emergency?\">Is bloody diarrhea an emergency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Can_bloody_diarrhea_in_dogs_go_away_on_its_own\" title=\"Can bloody diarrhea in dogs go away on its own?\">Can bloody diarrhea in dogs go away on its own?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#What_home_remedy_is_good_for_a_dog_with_bloody_diarrhea\" title=\"What home remedy is good for a dog with bloody diarrhea?\">What home remedy is good for a dog with bloody diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#What_do_you_feed_a_dog_with_bloody_stool\" title=\"What do you feed a dog with bloody stool?\">What do you feed a dog with bloody stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Can_a_dog_recover_from_blood_in_stool\" title=\"Can a dog recover from blood in stool?\">Can a dog recover from blood in stool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#How_long_does_bloody_diarrhea_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does bloody diarrhea last in dogs?\">How long does bloody diarrhea last in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Why_does_my_dogs_poop_have_blood_in_it\" title=\"Why does my dog&#8217;s poop have blood in it?\">Why does my dog&#8217;s poop have blood in it?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-blood-in-dog-stool-an-emergency\/#Why_is_my_dogs_poop_bloody_and_slimy\" title=\"Why is my dog&#8217;s poop bloody and slimy?\">Why is my dog&#8217;s poop bloody and slimy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_blood_in_dog_stool_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is blood in dog stool an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice a single streak of red blood in your dog&#8217;s stool, and the rest of his poop is normal, it might be a fluke. But you should still call your veterinarian. <b>Consistent bleeding or large amounts of blood, on the other hand, indicate a more serious problem<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_blood_in_a_dogs_stool\"><\/span>How do you treat blood in a dog&#8217;s stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is the treatment for blood in dog&#8217;s stool or vomit?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Medications to soothe intestines.<\/li>\n<li>Electrolyte and fluid therapies in the case of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotic therapy if an infection is at the root of the problem.<\/li>\n<li>Surgical remedies for tumors, ulcers or physical obstructions.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_blood_in_stool\"><\/span>When should I take my dog to the vet for blood in stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is passing blood in their stool and vomiting, see a veterinarian <b>as soon as possible. Loss of fluid through vomiting along with blood and fluid in the stool can lead to serious and life-threatening dehydration. This can also be a sign of a more serious underlying disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_pooping_blood_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is dog pooping blood an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve noticed blood in your dog&#8217;s stool and your dog also vomiting, refusing to eat, and looking unwell, <b>it&#8217;s time for an immediate trip to the vet. During normal business hours contact your regular vet and book an emergency appointment, after hours you should call your emergency vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_is_pooping_out_blood\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog is pooping out blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The first thing you should do if you find blood in your dog&#8217;s stool, whether the stool is formed or loose (like diarrhea), is to <b>call your veterinarian. Dogs can&#8217;t verbalize when they aren&#8217;t feeling well. Finding blood in dog poop is alarming, and it&#8217;s also a clear sign that something is going on with your pup.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_emergency_vet_for_bloody_diarrhea\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to emergency vet for bloody diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact your vet right away if your dog is experiencing repeated episodes of diarrhea. Dogs showing other symptoms as well as diarrhea should also be seen by a vet as soon as possible. If your dog has any of the following symptoms contact your vet right away to make an appointment: Blood in stool.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_bloody_stool\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for bloody stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is the treatment for severe or bloody diarrhea in dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electrolyte and fluid therapies for hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.<\/li>\n<li>Medications to soothe intestines.<\/li>\n<li>Surgical remedies for tumors, ulcers or physical obstructions.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotic therapy for certain types of infections.<\/li>\n<li>Anthelmintics for parasitic infections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_blood_in_dog_stool_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Will blood in dog stool go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sometimes, blood in your dog&#8217;s stool is nothing to be worried about, and it&#8217;s the result of a simple problem that will get better on its own in just a few days. However, in other instances, there may be a much more severe underlying problem that needs to be addressed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_has_blood_in_their_poop\"><\/span>What happens when a dog has blood in their poop?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What if Your Dog Is Pooping Blood and Vomiting? If your dog is passing blood in their stool and vomiting, see a veterinarian as soon as possible. <b>Loss of fluid through vomiting along with blood and fluid in the stool can lead to serious and life-threatening dehydration<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dog_pooping_blood_and_mucus\"><\/span>Why is my dog pooping blood and mucus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Stress colitis is one of the leading causes of large bowel diarrhea in all dogs. Whatever the cause, the inflammation in the colon results in reduced water absorption and decreased ability to store feces in the colon. This causes the classic symptom of frequent small amounts of diarrhea, often with mucus or blood.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_blood_in_my_dogs_stool\"><\/span>When should I worry about blood in my dog&#8217;s stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you notice a single streak of red blood in your dog&#8217;s stool, and the rest of his poop is normal, it might be a fluke. But you should still call your veterinarian. <b>Consistent bleeding or large amounts of blood, on the other hand, indicate a more serious problem<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bloody_diarrhea_in_dogs_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is bloody diarrhea in dogs an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sometimes, blood in your dog&#8217;s stool is nothing to be worried about, and it&#8217;s the result of a simple problem that will get better on its own in just a few days. However, in other instances, there may be a much more severe underlying problem that needs to be addressed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_poop_slimy_and_bloody\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s poop slimy and bloody?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the cause, <b>bloody diarrhea or vomiting is an emergency that could potentially be fatal if left untreated, so immediate veterinary care is called for.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_dog_is_pooping_blood\"><\/span>What to do if dog is pooping blood?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the cause, <b>bloody diarrhea or vomiting is an emergency that could potentially be fatal if left untreated, so immediate veterinary care is called for.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bright_red_blood_in_dog_stool_serious\"><\/span>Is bright red blood in dog stool serious?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog is passing blood in their stool and vomiting, see a veterinarian <b>as soon as possible. Loss of fluid through vomiting along with blood and fluid in the stool can lead to serious and life-threatening dehydration. This can also be a sign of a more serious underlying disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_take_my_dog_to_the_vet_for_bloody_diarrhea\"><\/span>Should I take my dog to the vet for bloody diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Contact your vet right away if your dog is experiencing repeated episodes of diarrhea. Dogs showing other symptoms as well as diarrhea should also be seen by a vet as soon as possible. If your dog has any of the following symptoms contact your vet right away to make an appointment: Blood in stool.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_has_bloody_diarrhea\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog has bloody diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is the treatment for bloody diarrhea or vomiting in dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Medications to soothe intestines.<\/li>\n<li>Electrolyte and fluid therapies for hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotic therapy for certain types of infections.<\/li>\n<li>Corticosteroid therapy for cases of hypovolemic shock.<\/li>\n<li>Anthelmintics for parasitic infections.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_bloody_diarrhea_an_emergency\"><\/span>Is bloody diarrhea an emergency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Acute bloody diarrhea is a medical emergency, because it often signifies disorders that are life threatening and have urgent epidemic control implications in the community. Even if bloody diarrhea is not infectious in origin, it could represent illnesses that warrant expeditious diagnosis and treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bloody_diarrhea_in_dogs_go_away_on_its_own\"><\/span>Can bloody diarrhea in dogs go away on its own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Sometimes, blood in your dog&#8217;s stool is nothing to be worried about, and it&#8217;s the result of a simple problem that will get better on its own in just a few days. However, in other instances, there may be a much more severe underlying problem that needs to be addressed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_home_remedy_is_good_for_a_dog_with_bloody_diarrhea\"><\/span>What home remedy is good for a dog with bloody diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your vet will advise on the best course of treatment depending on what is causing the blood in your dog&#8217;s poop. Possible treatments include <b>eliminating or changing something in their diet, anti-parasite treatment, other medication, fluids to treat dehydration and performing surgery, among many other options.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_feed_a_dog_with_bloody_stool\"><\/span>What do you feed a dog with bloody stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Withholding food for 12 to 24 hours, and providing water in small amounts frequently, can clear the cause of the upset and allow the gastrointestinal tract to settle. It&#8217;s usually the first line of attack for diarrhea.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_recover_from_blood_in_stool\"><\/span>Can a dog recover from blood in stool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If bleeding is accompanied with diarrhea withhold food for 24hrs and start your pet cat or dog on <b>small amounts of chicken and rice, working up to regular food over a 2-3 day period. However if your pet is diabetic switch to a bland diet rather than taking food away for 24hrs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_bloody_diarrhea_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does bloody diarrhea last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is the treatment for bloody diarrhea or vomiting in dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Medications to soothe intestines.<\/li>\n<li>Electrolyte and fluid therapies for hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotic therapy for certain types of infections.<\/li>\n<li>Corticosteroid therapy for cases of hypovolemic shock.<\/li>\n<li>Anthelmintics for parasitic infections.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dogs_poop_have_blood_in_it\"><\/span>Why does my dog&#8217;s poop have blood in it?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What is the treatment for blood in dog&#8217;s stool or vomit?<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Medications to soothe intestines.<\/li>\n<li>Electrolyte and fluid therapies in the case of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis.<\/li>\n<li>Antibiotic therapy if an infection is at the root of the problem.<\/li>\n<li>Surgical remedies for tumors, ulcers or physical obstructions.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_poop_bloody_and_slimy\"><\/span>Why is my dog&#8217;s poop bloody and slimy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The presence of blood and mucus in dog stool <b>usually indicates some sort of infection, parasitic infestation, or other health condition. Although you should always consult your veterinarian if a situation like this arises, it&#8217;s helpful to understand what can cause this problem and what you should do for your dog.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is blood in dog stool an emergency?How do you treat blood in a dog&#8217;s stool?When should I take my dog to the vet for blood in stool?Is dog pooping blood an emergency?What should I do if my dog is pooping out blood?Should I take my dog to emergency vet for bloody diarrhea?What&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14016","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14016"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14016"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14016\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14016"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14016"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14016"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}