Whenever you see blood in your dog's stool or vomit, immediately contact your nearest vet clinic. Diarrhea or vomiting needs immediate care. If untreated then this is possibly deadly.
Always be a little careful.
Try to know about the type of blood found in your dog's stool, diarrhea, or vomit. Call your veterinarian. He will tell you exactly about the cause of the disease and will do the treatment.
Not Blood
First of all, make sure whether it's blood or something else which looks like blood. Sometimes eating red food or red items such as lipstick or crayon can cause your dog's stool or vomit to appear as if it is blood-streaked. Take a look at your dog's vomit or stool and then explain to your vet about the dog's problem.
Haematochezia in Dog's Stool
If the blood in your pet's stool is bright red, then it's Haematochezia. Haematochezia comes from bleeding in the lower digestive tract, rectum, or colon.
Bleeding in those areas will point your vet to ask lots of questions about a particular set of conditions such as parvovirus, (related to quick, sudden loss of blood or other valuable things) gastroenteritis, cancer, viral and bacterial infections, parasites, inappropriate digestion, sudden change in pet's diet, rectal injury, or colitis.
Melena in Dog's Stool
If the blood in your dog's stool is darker, sticky, and tar-like then it's Melena. Melena is the blood that has been swallowed or digested which points to issues in your pet's upper digestive tract, esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine parasites, liver cancer.
Other common causes of melena in stool include open, painful sores caused by medicines, blood clotting problems, after-surgery difficulties, tumors, abnormal growths, or eating of blood (licking a bleeding wound, a mouth injury, or a bloody nose).
Other Causes of Bloody Stool in Dogs
Some causes of blood in your dog's stool include intestinal blockage, trauma, bacterial infections, or cracks.
How can I help my dog feel better?
After the treatment, the main priority is to allow your pet's swollen intestine to recover, they need some time. Your vet provides you with instructions on how to take care of your dog. No food or water should be given for 24 hrs to allow your pet's intestine to rest.
For a week, according to the prescription non -spicy foods like fruit juice, cooked vegetables, plain chicken, etc. should be given. Slowly return your dog to its normal diet. Restoring intestinal microflora by introducing food supplements helps to prevent the issue from repeating.
FAQS
What happens if a dog doesn't eat for 2 days?
Most dogs can go three to five days without food, while in sometimes they can survive seven days or more. If your dog won't eat for more than two days, we recommend that you talk to a vet. A bigger issue is water intake. Dogs can go far less without water than without food.
Can a dog not eat for 48 hours?
If your dog has refused food for 48 hours, contact your vet for professional help. Extreme sicknesses like kidney failure, cancer, infections, and pain will cause your dog to lose their appetite.
Can a doggo 3 days without food?
Dogs can usually go three to five days without food, however, this is not ideal. If your dog has gone two days without food, it is highly recommended that you call a veterinarian if you haven't already. More important than your dog eating is their water intake.
Should I force-feed my dog if he would not eat?
Sometimes you may not know how to get your dog fed, especially if he doesn't have an appetite. You can force-feed him with a syringe if he doesn't seem hungry but hasn't eaten. Before trying this, you can also work to make the food in his bowl more tempting. Try switching to wet food instead of dry kibble.