Sarah T. asked

🐕  Dog Health

My lab, Bo, had bad diarrhea with a little blood at the end of his bowel movements after I was away for 5 days. His appetite is back, he loves to play, and he doesn't act sick, but I'm concerned about the diarrhea and blood. What should I do?

August 12th, 2023

Erin M. answered

The presence of blood in Bo's stool is likely due to an irritated colon, which is common and not alw...

August 12th, 2023

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