What causes dog diarrhea with blood?

The causes of dog diarrhea with blood differ and can move from nothing serious to a life -threatening virus. Blood in the stool of dogs should immediately cause concern if the dog is under two years of age and especially if the dog was not vaccinated against parvoviru. Generally less serious but common cause of dog diarrhea with blood in dogs of all ages is a dog that eats something that should not have. This may include food that its body has problems with digestion or a foreign object that does not easily pass through the intestinal tract. Other causes may include intestinal parasites, injuries or medicines.

One of the primary symptoms of Parvovir is bloody diarrhea. The virus is most common in puppies and is almost unheard of dogs older than two years. Puppies are routinely vaccinated against a virus in a series of four to five inoculations administered before a puppy for six months and dogs normally receive strengthening vaccination every one to three years throughout their lives. Left untreated death on parvoviru occurs in more than 90 percent of cases and even in treateddeath occurs in more than half of the cases. Parvovirus is very contagious among unnamed canines.

Perhaps the most common cause of dog diarrhea with blood is a dog that eats something that cannot be digested or can not be easily digested. The dog may have eaten spoiled food, sharp bones or other objects that cut the intestines as they pass through the body of the dog. In many of these cases, the dog's body will correct the problem within hours. If a large amount of blood is present with bowel movements, if the dog seems to be in pain or if the dog shows other symptoms, the dog should be immediately transported to the vet.

Also related to eating habits, dog diarrhea with blood can also be caused by feeding the dog aspatably quality food for pets. If the dog is susceptible to overeating or consuming too fast, it can lead to a bloody stool. Dogs can also develop diarrhea with the blood present if they are too muchMedicated.

Another common cause of dog diarrhea with blood, especially in puppies, but also in adult dogs, is the presence of intestinal parasites. These include holes, Whipworms and Runchorms. Less common intestinal parasites that can cause bloody stools are Giardia and Coccidia.

There are other conditions, albeit less common, which may include bloody diarrhea as a symptom. These include Addison's disease, hyperthyroidism and pancreatitis. Some medicines can cause bloody stools, especially medicines designed for the use of people who can be toxic to dogs.