Have you noticed your French bulldog pooping blood? You’re not alone. While it may sound a little gross, it’s actually fairly common. Blood in the stool (or rectal bleeding) is usually caused by inflammation of the upper and lower bowel (colon), rectum, and anus. It can also be caused by bleeding from the stomach or the area around the anus called the perineum. Blood in your dog’s stool can be typically red, pink, or even brown. Here in this blog, we will look at the causes of blood in poop and possible treatments.
Why is my French bulldog pooping blood?
If you see blood in your French bulldog’s poop, you may be worried about what’s causing it. Blood in dog poop can be a sign of many things, from simple constipation to infection or tumors.
Here are some common causes of blood in French bulldog poop:
Constipation:
If your Frenchie is not pooping regularly and straining, it could be a sign of constipation. Constipation can cause blood and mucus in the stool because the hard stools can irritate the rectum as they pass through.
Intestinal parasites:
Intestinal parasites such as hookworms, whipworms, and roundworms can sometimes cause bloody diarrhea in French bulldogs. These parasites spread when dogs eat fleas or other infected animals.
Infections:
Viral or bacterial infections can cause blood and mucus in stool as well as other symptoms such as fever and vomiting. Infections that cause bloody diarrhea include parvovirus, leptospirosis (a bacterial infection spread through contact with contaminated water), and giardia.
Foreign obstruction
They might have eaten something sharp that got stuck in their bowels and caused an injury. This would show up as small amounts of blood in one spot on multiple occasions rather than just one significant bleed.
Anal gland issues
Anal gland issues can be a painful and uncomfortable problem for your French bulldog. If you notice blood in your dog’s stool, it is important to be aware of the possible causes of this condition. Anal glands are located at the base of the tail, just inside the anus. The glands produce an oily substance that helps with marking territory and also has some scenting qualities. When a dog defecates, the anal glands release their contents into the feces, which helps to mark its territory from other animals and people.
When there is an issue with your French bulldog’s anal glands, you may notice a discharge of fluid from their anus. You may also notice a change in behavior such as scooting or dragging their rear end on the ground when they walk or jumping on furniture or beds. This is an attempt by your dog to get relief from being uncomfortable by moving around these areas that are irritated due to an impacted anal gland.
If you see blood in your Frenhies stool along with any other symptoms mentioned above, please contact your veterinarian immediately. So they can evaluate what might be going on and helps you treat it correctly!
How to access the blood in French bulldog stool?
If your Frenchie is pooping blood, it’s important to get them to the vet as quickly as possible. The good news is that it’s not uncommon for dogs to poop blood, so most vets are pretty familiar with this problem. When a Frenchie has blood in his stool, it’s usually because there is something wrong with its intestines or colon. The most common causes of this problem are hemorrhoids or anal gland infections.
There are several ways for vets to diagnose blood in dog poop:
Visual inspection:
The vet will take a look at the stool sample and see if there’s anything unusual about it. They’ll also check for signs of irritation around the anus or rectum, which could indicate that something has been irritating the area (such as an allergy or infection).
Stool culture:
This test involves taking samples from multiple places in your French bulldog’s digestive tract and examining them under a microscope. If there are more than normal amounts, this could indicate an underlying medical issue such as parasites or chronic pancreatitis (an inflammatory condition affecting the pancreas).
Treatment
The vet will treat blood in French bulldog poop by doing a fecal exam. This means that they’ll take a sample of your dog’s stool and look for signs of parasites, like tapeworms or hookworms. They’ll also look for signs of inflammatory bowel disease, like ulcers in the intestines, which can cause bleeding.
If your vet does find parasites or inflammatory bowel disease, they’ll prescribe treatment for it. This may include deworming medicine or anti-inflammatory drugs. If there is no sign of parasites or inflammatory bowel disease, then your vet will perform an upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) to find out what might be causing the bleeding.
Home remedies
If you’re in a pinch, however, here are some home remedies for French bulldog blood in poop:
Increase fiber intake
Fiber helps aid digestion and prevents constipation. Frenchies that experience constipation often passes stool more frequently. This can result in small amounts of blood appearing on their stools.
Increase water intake:
Water helps flush out toxins from your dog’s system and prevents dehydration. This is especially important if your Frenchie has been experiencing diarrhea or vomiting recently because these conditions can cause dehydration.
Increase probiotics and prebiotics in their diet:
Probiotics have anti-inflammatory properties that help reduce inflammation throughout the body, including the GI tract where there may be irritation causing bleeding. Prebiotics can help promote healthy gut bacteria by providing food for them to grow and thrive upon.
Conclusion
French bulldog poop can contain blood which could be a warning sign of internal bleeding or something more severe. It is important to take your dog to a veterinarian if you observe something abnormal. If the dog is lethargic, vomits has diarrhea, or is becoming increasingly irritable. There are many conditions that could cause blood in the stool, ranging from minor to very serious; pet owners should watch for any unusual appearances in their dogs’ stools and should seek veterinary consultation if they notice anything out of the ordinary.
