Maddox is pooping blood - a lot of blood
 

Maddox is at the vet right now. When I got home last night I saw that he'd had diarrhea and I could tell he didn't feel well. He was drinking water, didn't seem dehydrated and was active - just not as much as usual - so I decided to wait until morning and then take him in if he wasn't any better.

He didn't have any more bouts of diarrhea during the night. But about 4:00am his stomach started making loud gurgling noises. Just minutes before my alarm clock went off he curled up against me and whimpered a couple of times. I already knew we were headed to see the doctor.

We got out of bed and I followed him to see if he would eat or drink. Instead, he went to a potty pad and pooped a BIG puddle of dark red blood - no poop, just blood. Every few steps after that he's squat a little and more blood would drop out. I raced to get dressed, scooped up a sample of the red puddle, wrapped his messy bottom in a town and headed straight for the vet. The doctor wasn't in yet so I left him there while I came on to work. I'm waiting for a call from them now.

Any ideas what could be wrong? Does the dark red blood mean something good/bad? Please, please pray for my baby! I'm so scared.

Bonny

Dark blood is considered "old" blood. If it is red then it is new blood which means he is still bleeding somewhere. Prayers are with you and Maddox now. Hope all turns out alright and it is nothing major. Hugs!!!

I hadn't seen any signs of blood before this morning. Does that mean he wasn't bleeding somewhere yesterday, or just that he wasn't expelling it?

Thank you for the hugs! I'll take all I can get right now.

Oh no! Sending lots of prayer!

Pls keep us posted on his condition...

I honestly can't answer that. From my Nursing training I know dark blood is old and can be from a few hours to days old. Bright red is fresh blood that is still or was just bleeding. He could have eaten something that when digested scratched the lining and caused bleeding and by the time he pooped then it came out as old blood. Then again with having diarrhea that makes the bottom sore and will cause bleeding but the amount you are describing is a lot and I just could not speculate on its cause. I am so glad you got him to the vet right away so they can figure it out and get him treatment if needed.

Just know he is in great hands right now and keep positive thoughts. Sending more prayers and more hugs. I know the waiting is hard but hopefully you will get the call that all is well soon.

Oh Bonny, I'm sorry, I know it's scary for you both. Had Maddox ate anything different?

Sophie Kate had a couple of episodes of bloody stool (last summer), similar to what you're describing. The one thing the vet and I narrowed it down to was the Cheerios I would sometimes give as snacks. Either the grains or the sugars Renee thinks caused the problems. Since then she doesn't get Cheerios and hasn't had a another episode.

Hoping your hear soon and all is okay with your little guy.

Keep us posted Bonny~he's at the vet and in good hands.

I will Ryan. Thank you!!

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.

Thank you Vicki and Jodi. I have a great vet....I just wish they'd call me with some news. :(

Thank you for all the info. I'm taking hope in the thought that the darker blood means he isn't bleeding any more (or at least not as much).

The only somewhat new thing he had was a small piece of Stella & Chewy's dehydrated raw treat. It's something that Bing sent along with Dolly and now all my babies love them. The treat is sort of dry and soft enough to crumble easily, so I don't think it could have scratched anything but maybe it upset his tummy? He only had a tiny piece of one though. :confused: He hasn't had any other treats or chews of any kind in a while.

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

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!