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Very dark stools with blood

Sent to Dog Experts November 01 05:36 PM

My dog had very dark (black) stools this morning. Now she appears to have blood and a white fatty substance when she tries to go. She has a history of crystals in urine and has had a liver enzyme count high.    She is 11yrs old and is a dalmatian. Thankyou for any help you may be able to give me.

 

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November 1 5:48 PM (12 minutes and 12 seconds later)
         
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Blood in the stool is a sign of gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Dark stools means the bleeding is higher up and the blood is partly digested.
Red blood means bleeding from lower in the bowel.
I would not delay I'd get her in to see her vet.
It may be she has a tumor or ulcer that is bleeding.
This isn't something home treatment would be a good choice for. With the history of other issues it may be time for you to evaluate her life quality but there is no way to know that without an in person vet exam.
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