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Canine hematochezia is indicated by the presence of dog blood in stool samples. The blood is fresh and bright red. This condition should not be confused with melena, which also has blood in the stool but produces dark, tarry feces.
What Causes Bloody Stools In Dogs?
Hematochezia is caused by bleeding in the lower part of the intestine. While fresh blood in your dog’s stool can be a minor problem, it can also be a symptom of a more serious health problem. A single bloody bowel movement need not be a cause for concern. However, if it does happen more than once, you should have your dog checked out by your veterinarian. Possible causes are:
- Parasites in younger animals
- Cancer in Older Dogs
- An allergy or food intolerance
- Polyps (benign growths) in the lower part of the intestine
- Injury to the bowel or rectum
- A disease of the lower bowel, bowel, or rectum
- One type of inflammatory bowel disease, e.g. B. Colitis
- Problems with blood clotting
If your dog has bloody stools, there may be no other signs of illness. However, it can also be affected by vomiting and diarrhea, weight loss, loss of appetite, and excessive drinking and urination.
How Flagyl can help
While there are many possible causes of hematochezia, the most common cause in younger dogs is an infestation of parasites. Flagyl is an effective treatment for parasites that live in the intestines or intestines, especially giardia.
Flagyl is the brand name for metronidazole, an antibiotic. It is used to treat a type of bacteria called protozoa. The antibiotic works by changing the DNA of the bacterial and protozoal cells. This prevents them from multiplying and the infection slows down.
Possible Flagyl side effects
When prescribed by a veterinarian, the drug is usually safe. However, Flagyl side effects are possible.
Vomiting is a common side effect and can make Flagyl very uncomfortable for your dog. A much rarer but potentially very dangerous side effect is liver damage. The drug is metabolized in the liver and can occasionally cause or worsen liver damage. Once the liver is damaged, the drug can no longer be metabolized and build up in the bloodstream, which can be toxic to your dog. The following are the symptoms of flagyl toxicity:
- Vomit
- Loss of appetite
- lethargy
- Uneven or unsteady gait
- Involuntary, constant eye movements (also called nystagmus)
- Seizures
Although the effects of Flagyl toxicity can be severe, they can usually be cured by stopping the drug and allowing your dog to recover.
Unless your dog is showing symptoms of a severe reaction to Flagyl, you should always complete the treatment your veterinarian has prescribed. Even if the problem seems to have gone, stopping the drug before completing the course can cause the infection to come back and be more difficult to treat in the future.
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