Twinge of blood in Darla's stool - YorkieTalk.com Forums

CaliMomma · 04-20-2013, 05:17 AM

I noticed a twinge of blood in Darla's stool. She's been inside me home ever since i got her with the exception of the vet visit and a couple of car rides. She's still active and happy. I did change her wet food last night from the can puppy food to a all natural wet food "Deli Fresh". Could the little blood in her stool be from the change in diet? What did i do wrong?

BabyGirl Rosie · 04-20-2013, 05:29 AM

It could be from anything. Not necessarily anything you did. Is it dark blood or bright red? Any sign of blood I would contact my vet to be on the safe side.

CaliMomma · 04-20-2013, 05:34 AM

no diarrhea, stool was together, and its red not dark not bright just Red?

BabyGirl Rosie · 04-20-2013, 05:39 AM

How old is your baby? Has it been bloody only once? Here is an article by a vet you could read. Tails of Seattle | Veterinary Q&A: Bloody diarrhea in dogs -- Part 1 | Seattle Times Newspaper. It states any blood should be examined by a vet.

Maximo · 04-20-2013, 05:40 AM

If it was just a spot of blood, I would just monitor her stools and see if it happens again. Max had a tiny spot a couple of times when he ate weeds, maple tree seeds, or something else that must have caused an irritation.

Any more blood, I agree with contacting your vet.

jeane · 04-20-2013, 05:47 AM

I agree/ watch it and it wouldn't hurt to call your vet and ask

CaliMomma · 04-20-2013, 05:53 AM

I seen a sliver of a grass blade in her poop, but i just took her out last evening for 5 mins first time

I will call the vets when they open in an hour.

BabyGirl Rosie · 04-20-2013, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliMomma

I seen a sliver of a grass blade in her poop, but i just took her out last evening for 5 mins first time

I will call the vets when they open in an hour.

That's a good idea!

ladyjane · 04-20-2013, 06:04 AM

A twinge of blood is normally not a big deal. If you saw a blade of grass, it could be that the grass put a tiny cut in her intestines. She also could have been a bit stressed and had a bit of colitis.
I agree with the others (and am sure your vet will say the same thing) who advised you to watch her and take her in if there is more blood.

kimp5 · 04-20-2013, 07:14 AM

also check whats in her new food. Maybe it wasnt blood. Kind of like when I gave my human kids red velvet cupcakes and they peed red and I alsmost fainted..turned out it was red dye.
Jess if she eats carrots poops some dark orange..

CaliMomma · 04-20-2013, 07:22 AM

The vet is calling me back. The new wet food has chicken, eggs, chicken liver, chicken broth carrots brown rice peas rice bran dried kelp

kimp5 · 04-20-2013, 07:54 AM

could it be the carrots mixed with the kelp thats making it look darker?

CaliMomma · 04-20-2013, 08:04 AM

The vet wants me to bring in a stool sample for them to look at and check. It could be the change in food, her eating some weeds or grass outside. But to monitor her poops and if it becomes worse to bring her in right away.

BabyGirl Rosie · 04-20-2013, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CaliMomma

The vet wants me to bring in a stool sample for them to look at and check. It could be the change in food, her eating some weeds or grass outside. But to monitor her poops and if it becomes worse to bring her in right away.

So glad you called and are taking in a sample. Please keep us updated.

CaliMomma · 04-20-2013, 08:09 AM

Its possible. I gave her only a little sliver of the wet mixed with a little kibble with some water.

04-20-2013, 05:17 AM	#1
CaliMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Prunetucky Posts: 249	Twinge of blood in Darla's stool I noticed a twinge of blood in Darla's stool. She's been inside me home ever since i got her with the exception of the vet visit and a couple of car rides. She's still active and happy. I did change her wet food last night from the can puppy food to a all natural wet food "Deli Fresh". Could the little blood in her stool be from the change in diet? What did i do wrong?

04-20-2013, 05:29 AM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	It could be from anything. Not necessarily anything you did. Is it dark blood or bright red? Any sign of blood I would contact my vet to be on the safe side. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

04-20-2013, 05:39 AM	#4
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	How old is your baby? Has it been bloody only once? Here is an article by a vet you could read. Tails of Seattle \| Veterinary Q&A: Bloody diarrhea in dogs -- Part 1 \| Seattle Times Newspaper. It states any blood should be examined by a vet. __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

04-20-2013, 05:40 AM	#5
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	If it was just a spot of blood, I would just monitor her stools and see if it happens again. Max had a tiny spot a couple of times when he ate weeds, maple tree seeds, or something else that must have caused an irritation. Any more blood, I agree with contacting your vet. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

04-20-2013, 06:04 AM	#9
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	A twinge of blood is normally not a big deal. If you saw a blade of grass, it could be that the grass put a tiny cut in her intestines. She also could have been a bit stressed and had a bit of colitis. I agree with the others (and am sure your vet will say the same thing) who advised you to watch her and take her in if there is more blood. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

04-20-2013, 05:34 AM	#3
CaliMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Prunetucky Posts: 249	no diarrhea, stool was together, and its red not dark not bright just Red?

04-20-2013, 05:47 AM	#6
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	I agree/ watch it and it wouldn't hurt to call your vet and ask

04-20-2013, 05:53 AM	#7
CaliMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Prunetucky Posts: 249	I seen a sliver of a grass blade in her poop, but i just took her out last evening for 5 mins first time I will call the vets when they open in an hour.

04-20-2013, 07:14 AM	#10
kimp5 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boston MA Posts: 890	also check whats in her new food. Maybe it wasnt blood. Kind of like when I gave my human kids red velvet cupcakes and they peed red and I alsmost fainted..turned out it was red dye. Jess if she eats carrots poops some dark orange..

04-20-2013, 07:22 AM	#11
CaliMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Prunetucky Posts: 249	The vet is calling me back. The new wet food has chicken, eggs, chicken liver, chicken broth carrots brown rice peas rice bran dried kelp

04-20-2013, 07:54 AM	#12
kimp5 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Boston MA Posts: 890	could it be the carrots mixed with the kelp thats making it look darker?

04-20-2013, 08:04 AM	#13
CaliMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Prunetucky Posts: 249	The vet wants me to bring in a stool sample for them to look at and check. It could be the change in food, her eating some weeds or grass outside. But to monitor her poops and if it becomes worse to bring her in right away.

04-20-2013, 08:09 AM	#15
CaliMomma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Prunetucky Posts: 249	Its possible. I gave her only a little sliver of the wet mixed with a little kibble with some water.