What to do if my dog has diarrhea and blood in its stool? What medicine should it take?

There are many causes of diarrhea and bloody stool in dogs, and it is necessary to find the specific cause before using medicine. It is generally not recommended to use medicine blindly. It is advised to take the dog to the pet hospital for further examination and treatment as soon as possible to avoid delaying the condition. The causes of these symptoms mainly include bacterial hemorrhagic enteritis, parasitic infection, infectious enteritis, and intestinal foreign objects.

The first consideration for diarrhea and bloody stool in dogs is bacterial hemorrhagic enteritis, which is caused by infections such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli. Early symptoms usually include yellowish diarrhea, possible loss of appetite, and depression. This is often due to improper or unclean diet. It is recommended to take oral medications containing ingredients such as neomycin, use adsorptive diarrhea remedies, and use hemostatics when necessary. If the infection is severe or the bleeding is extensive, intravenous therapy is recommended.

Next, consider parasitic infections, with Giardia and coccidia being the most common. Giardia infection causes diarrhea mixed with mucus and blood in young puppies, while adult dogs usually do not show bloody stool. Coccidia can cause loose stools and blood at the end of the stool. It is advised to bring the dog to the pet hospital for fecal examination and then use relevant deworming drugs.

Additionally, consider infectious enteritis, such as enteritis caused by canine parvovirus or canine coronavirus. Early symptoms mainly include soft stools and loss of appetite. Later, it can cause bloody stools. Canine parvovirus infection can cause tomato sauce-like bloody stools, and timely and reasonable treatment should be taken. Finally, consider intestinal foreign objects, such as accidental ingestion of sharp animal bones that cause intestinal injuries. In this case, X-ray examination is needed to determine the location of the foreign object and the degree of intestinal damage, and then purposeful treatment is carried out.