Maddox is pooping blood - a lot of blood

[roseslevi]

Bonny,
Sending prayers for Maddox and hugs to you. Please keep us updated.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by gidget529

When coming out the rectum, dark red blood usually means the blood is coming from higher up in the intestinal tract, not down around the anus area from like a hemorrhoid.

I hope your little one is ok. Please keep in touch. We will be praying.

Ohhhh, that doesn't sound good. Trying not to panic here.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

Oh Bonny I'm sorry to hear this. Sending good thoughts and prayers to Maddox.

Originally Posted by Connie

Gosh, what a scare, Bonny! I hope and pray it is something that is easily and quickly treated! Hugs to you! I'll be checking back for an update!

Thank you Karen and Connie.

I couldn't stand it, I had to call to see what's going on. The doctor just took Maddox to exam him so they said I should get a call within 30 minutes or so.

[gidget529]

You did the right thing getting him to the vet right away. They have medications and methods to get this under control. Don't panic. I have Crohn's and have had same symptoms and rushed to ER on many occasions. They identify where bleeding is coming from and give me meds to get the inflammation in my belly under control. I'm sure your little one is in very good hands! We are also praying.

[gidget529]

Oh, I should have said, I'm not sure if dogs get Crohn's or not, so I'm not saying I think your little one has Crohn's. But is sounds like the inflammation that causes bleeding that I also get. I hope that makes sense. (I think I need more caffeine).

So glad you got your little one to vet right away when you saw the blood. You are such a good mommy to these little ones!

[Sammy Mommy]

Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and Maddox. It's nerve wracking waiting to hear back from the vet. Hugs to you both!!

[Sweet Apple]

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this Bonnie...This is how Apple's illness started a few months ago...They said it was HGE, but if you research it, nothing is definitive on the cause...I'm suspecting hibiscus seeds w/Apple, or possible stress of out of town company w/two pups Apple didn't like...Having said that, w/supportive therapy ie...fluids and gastro diet, I'm sure things will be o.k...Will be checking in for updates, and praying for a speedy recovery....Hugs, Maggie

[Patti]

Oh Bonny I am praying for a simple explanation and easy treatment for Maddox's bleeding. I have 3 that have had diarrhea in the past 3 days, Cali's was red blood. I mentioned it to my vet yesterday at Pixie's visit. She said something about this time of year and all the wet, moisture causes a lot of bacteria on the ground and they can easily pick up some and get sick. I hope the vet calls soon.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by Sammy Mommy

Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and Maddox. It's nerve wracking waiting to hear back from the vet. Hugs to you both!!

Thank you!

The doctor just called. No news yet. They've observed the "stool" sample I brought and tried to get one of their own but all they're getting is bloody mucus. He is stable thank God, and they found no worms, intestinal parasites or anything else in his stool that might be causing this.

The next step is full blood work, and because we're getting that done so early this morning the results should be back early today thank goodness.

The doctor's main concern right now seems to be pancreatitis, but said the blood work will tell us more. I know many of you have little ones who've had pancreatitis. Do Maddox's symptoms fit that diagnosis?

If so, what does that mean? I've never had one of my babies have intestinal issues, so I'd appreciate anything you can tell me about this condition. I *think* maybe it's diet related and asked the doctor about that, but she wanted to wait until the blood work came back first.

[JESSY_RN2B]

Im praying for your sweet baby. My baby eats those S&C treats along with the freeze dried patties and is ok so far.

My toy poodle did the same a few yrs back and it was an upper GI irritation from eating grass outside that had been sprayed.

Keep us posted.

[gidget529]

My little Cricket had chronic pancreatitis. She had GI issues. After they got bowel issues under control, they changed her diet to a low-fat diet plus Royal Canine GI formula canned food. She would occasionally have flares, but pretty well controlled as long as did not deviate from diet. The vet would give an antibiotic and sometimes prednisone for the inflammation in her tummy.

[Tcarnagie]

Originally Posted by BonBon

Thank you!

The doctor just called. No news yet. They've observed the "stool" sample I brought and tried to get one of their own but all they're getting is bloody mucus. He is stable thank God, and they found no worms, intestinal parasites or anything else in his stool that might be causing this.

The next step is full blood work, and because we're getting that done so early this morning the results should be back early today thank goodness.

The doctor's main concern right now seems to be pancreatitis, but said the blood work will tell us more. I know many of you have little ones who've had pancreatitis. Do Maddox's symptoms fit that diagnosis?

If so, what does that mean? I've never had one of my babies have intestinal issues, so I'd appreciate anything you can tell me about this condition. I *think* maybe it's diet related and asked the doctor about that, but she wanted to wait until the blood work came back first.

Glad they are doing blood work. That may tell them what is wrong. At least he is with the vet and they can take care of him. Keep us updated and I will continue to send prayers.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by JESSY_RN2B

Im praying for your sweet baby. My baby eats those S&C treats along with the freeze dried patties and is ok so far.

My toy poodle did the same a few yrs back and it was an upper GI irritation from eating grass outside that had been sprayed.

Keep us posted.

I just hired a lawn service that sprayed for weeds week before last. Should I call the vet back and tell them that? Could that have caused his problems? I made sure the grass had dried for several hours before I let the babies out on it.

[jadabug]

I am just now seeing this..sending up prayers for Maddox!! Thank goodness you rushed him right in. Hoping for some news soon for you. I know how worried you must be.

[BonBon]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear this Bonnie...This is how Apple's illness started a few months ago...They said it was HGE, but if you research it, nothing is definitive on the cause...I'm suspecting hibiscus seeds w/Apple, or possible stress of out of town company w/two pups Apple didn't like...Having said that, w/supportive therapy ie...fluids and gastro diet, I'm sure things will be o.k...Will be checking in for updates, and praying for a speedy recovery....Hugs, Maggie

I've tried to think of anything Maddox might have gotten into or eaten and the only thing I can think of is sunflower seeds. I love those things and Maddox may have gotten a shell. I told the doctor about it and she said no, that wouldn't cause the amount of blood they're seeing (like from a scratch) and that sunflower seeds aren't toxic to dogs.

I lead a pretty boring life, there haven't been any visitors or unusual events that I can think of. I just can't think of anything that would cause this all of a sudden.