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10-04-2012, 10:00 PM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: OC, CA, USA
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| Blood spotting after enema My Howie had his anal glands expressed last week and this week we had to take him to the vet because he was acting so strange. He would run and hide from us and shriek when we would pick him up and would start shivering. Obvious signs of pain so we took him in and got some xrays done and it turns out he is constipated. The xray showed how much stool he had stuck in him so was given an enema and he pooped most out (the vet told me, I didn't see). Once I took him home, 2 hours later, he began licking at his anus very desperately. He kept running from place to place licking and scratching. Clearly uncomfortable. Then I put a warm towel on his anus to try and relieve him and when I took it off, I noticed red spotting of a dark liquid with blood. Not a lot but still enough for me to be concerned so I called the vet and they told me it was normal as long as it wasn't just blood leaking out. That was about 5 hours ago and he keeps spotting blood mixed with brown fluids. He is not as uncomfortable but still wanting to lick every so often. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS PROBLEM??? PLEASE HELP!
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10-04-2012, 10:23 PM | #2 |
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| Did the vet check his anal glands again? When thet have problems, the glands will fill right up again...
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10-05-2012, 04:55 AM | #3 |
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| I am not a vet or anything, but from my understanding, any time there is a tummy/intestinal issue, the tissues can get traumatized and bleed a little. Definitely let the vet know about it, but if it's just a tiny amount it's probably normal. Did the vet have any suggestions on preventing this from happening again, such as diet change or some kind of supplement (fiber, coconut oil, etc.)? Hope your little dude feels better quickly!
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10-05-2012, 02:39 PM | #4 |
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| Poor guy! I would call your vet if you are concerned. I hope he starts feeling better...
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10-05-2012, 04:01 PM | #6 | |
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Both vets also told me that to prevent this I need to add more fiber to his diet so we will its just so hard because he is such a picky eater! So we will try sprinkling some benefiber in his food if all else fails :/ Thanks for your advice though! Veryyyy appreciated
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