![]() ![]() Bright red blood is usually an indication of bleeding in the lower intestines or rectum. DO NOT GIVE ENEMAS SOLD FOR USE IN HUMANS TO YOUR PET UNLESS PRESCRIBED BY A VETERINARIAN AS THESE ARE POTENTIALLY HARMFUL. Hematochezia is the presence of a bright red blood in the stool.Seek veterinary attention if your pet fails to pass a stool within 24-48 hours, or if your pet shows any signs of being unwell.Where constipation secondary to fur balls is suspected, º teaspoon of cod liver oil or a dose of a commercially available paraffin-based pet laxative once a day for three days may aid in the passage of stool.If your pet shows no other signs of illness and there is a small amount of blood in the stool, you can add fibre to the diet (for example, ¼ – ½ teaspoon of bran or psyllium husk, or mashed pumpkin), or alternatively use a commercial high-fibre diet.If worms are present in the stool and the animal is otherwise bright, worm with an appropriate wormer according to the manufacturerís instructions.Infant pets that have blood in their stool should always be checked by a veterinarian.If a large volume of blood is passed, seek veterinary attention immediately.If your pet is on anti-inflammatory medication such as steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, discontinue the medication and seek veterinary attention immediately.If your pet is lethargic, inappetent, depressed, has other signs of trauma or pain on defecation, seek veterinary attention immediately.USE STRICT HAND HYGIENE WHEN HANDLING AFFECTED ANIMALS AS INFECTIOUS CAUSES SUCH AS CAMPYLOBACTER MAY BE TRANSMITTED TO HUMANS. ![]()
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