Pet Dogs Information

It is considered quite natural for dogs to pass some blood in stool. But, it becomes a cause of serious concern when you see a heavy discharge of red or fresh clots of blood in your dog's stool. In medical terms, the condition is known as 'Hematochezia'. In such cases, the animal sometimes discharges bloody stool and sometimes, has to face quite difficulty while defecating. Generally, bloody stool in dogs is an important indication of gastrointestinal problems. But blood in the faeces may sometimes be indicative of some underlying serious disorders in the body. Below we have detailed the causes and helpful remedies for curing bloody stool in dogs.

Causes of blood in dog stool :::

There can be numerous reasons for blood in dog's feces apart from gastrointestinal disorders. Some of the major causes of the disorders include :

• There may be bacterial infections like 'Clostridium' and 'Salmonella'
• There may be certain allergies from food additives, emulsifiers or fats
• There may be contraction of the anus or colon, due to cancer, trauma or inflammation
• Various intestinal parasites like whipworm and ringworm may also be a cause
• There may be disruption of colon or rectum, due to fractures in the pelvis area
• There may be inflammation in the anal sacs or 'Anal Sacculitis'
• There may be inflammation of the colon (Colitis) or the rectum
• There may be overeating or ingestion of sharp things (bone, plastic, needles)
• Benign and malignant tumors in the abdomen may be present
• Protozoal agents like 'Coccidiosis' may also be present
• There may be sudden change in the dietary plan or consuming food meant for people
• There may be viral infections such as 'Parovirus' and 'Coronavirus'
• There may be other bleeding disorders in the body

Home Remedies :::

Ther are a variety of treatments which depend on the causes of Hematochezia. Some of the essential home remedies that you can adopt to stabilize and cure the problem are :

• 2-3 cloves of garlic should be added to the dog's dinner every day.
• Giving commercial or packaged food to the animal should be avoided.
• It is necessary to de-worm in case of parasitic problems.
• Instead of two large servings, give him 4-5 small servings,
• Include white rice, cottage cheese and boiled potatoes in the diet.
• A bland and hypoallergenic diet with high fiber content should be provided.

Specific Cures for Blood in Dog Stool :::

Following are some of the treatments that can be undertaken with proper medical supervision or guidance ::

• The veterinarian may administer certain drugs to control the rate of movement of food through the intestines
• It is required to clean enemas or local surgeries to extract foreign bodies like bones and needles.
• To cure immune-related Colitis Corticosteroids can be taken.
• In case of severe cases of vomiting and diarrhea, intravenous fluid and electrolyte treatment becomes necessary.
• Masses of rectum or colon can be removed with the help of surgery.
• Necessary antibiotics with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties may be provided orally or injected into the body.
• Sometimes in case of severe breakdown of the animal or if it gets very weak.shock treatments are undertaken.

Although these home remedies may help to control the disease, yet sometimes proper veterinarian counseling becomes a necessity. If the problem continues after 24 hours, necessary action should immediately be taken. A fresh sample of stool should be taken to the veterinarian for accurate diagnosis and adequate treatment.

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