Dog Poo & Blood

[littlefoot]

Hi!!
Ive just rehomed a pooch from a rescue centre, I've had him 4 days during which time he has had diarrhoea, I assumed that this was due to change in diet over the last few weeks from his old home to the rescue centre to here and have been feeding him carefully to resolve this, however I have noticed blood today and yesterday and am very concerned!! :( I'm planning a trip to the vets and have googled all the horrific things this could be, I'm just wondering if there could be a less serious explanation for this linked to all his recent upheaval!! He also was neutered and vaccinated last week amd wormed and fleaed at the rescue centre so wondering whether any of this could have had an impact!! Thanks

[wolf63]

Years ago my dog had this problem and he was diagnosed with Parvo virus. He made a full recovery.

How old is your dog? If I were you I would get him to the vet today or tomorrow. He may start to get dehydrated. Poor wee thing. It could be an accumulation of all that he has been through lately.

Good luck

[littlefoot]

Hey, thankyou, fingers crossed!! he's two, still quite puppy ish looking!!

[Ratty2E]

It could well be the stress of all the changes he's had recently but I would certainly get him checked out as soon as possible as parvovirus is also a possibility. Le us know how you get on at the vets.

[ladybirder]

If you've only had him 4 days littlefoot, have you phoned the Rescue Centre where you got him from and if so what did they say? If not I would talk to them immediately because they might be able to shed some light on the problem. But don't mess about getting him to the vet, this could be serious I'm afraid.
Let us know how you get on won't you. I do hope he's OK.

[littlefoot]

Hey guys!! Thank you so much for ur responses, after wolf63s post I rang and got him straight to an evening clinic Friday, he had a steroid injection and has been given antibiotics...he is all good and has done two proper poos (ive never been so excited about dog poo) and seems a very happy dog!! Thank you!!! :)