If he likes to chew up sticks, that could be cause enough irritation for the intestinal tract to bleed.

Or it could also be giardia, a parasite that dogs can get from drinking standing water from streams, puddles, plant saucers or birdbaths. Stool can be tested for this, and it is treated easily with oral medication.

ONE little drop and she was diagnosed fast.

only since it was presciption diet..
but I am sure you can get it some place else
it is awesome food
and it is really well tolerated
I used it for a very sick pug and was totally happy with it..
expensive but in a pinch it works

I have a store near me that carries it. A case of 12 cans is $24 and that lasts 6 days.


I don't rescue animals because I want to feel better about myself, or morally superior to anyone. The best part of my life with animals is the humility they teach and the humanity the foster.
Jon Katz "Soul of a Dog"

Does this have to be prescribed by the vet?

I feed her canned Hills Prescription i/d for a week. She loves it and it's easier than cooking. I feed her a can in the AM and can for dinner.


I don't rescue animals because I want to feel better about myself, or morally superior to anyone. The best part of my life with animals is the humility they teach and the humanity the foster.
Jon Katz "Soul of a Dog"

Give him a rest by withholding food for 24hrs (water or pedialyte is ok)and then feed cooked rice and ground meat or ground turkey for day or two. This mild and somewhat starchy food should be enough to get him back in order (without drugs) but if he continues to have diarrhea and or bloody mucous in his stools, then he needs vet exam and likely some antibiotics (Flagyl or similar) are what's most often given.

He ate a cooked bone that he got a hold of by accident. He had bloody diarrhea and soft runny stools for about 2 weeks. We stopped all food for 24 hrs after we noticed the problem, put him on 2 immodium caplets a day for about 3-4 days and then introduced a bland diet for about 1 week. He was fine after that. Our bullies stomachs are so sensitive. I would keep an eye on him, and if all else fails back to the vet, but my vet said pretty much what yours did, they weren't too concerned.

My Angel had this last week to. I took her off food for twenty four hours, then for the next four feedings I gave her cooked chicken with brown rice and she has been fine.

praying he is going to be ok.

take him in. Ollie had hemorragic gastroenteritis which started with diarhea and ended up with blood running down his butt. They had to give him iv fluids and flagyl to get him over it. Every time he gets loose now, I start the meds right away so it doesn't happen again. It could just be a stomach upset that is resolved, but just keep an eye on him, bland food for a few days.

Kathy, Ollie and Chester

She didnt seem too concerned, she just said if it continues to bring him in. But he hasnt pooped yet today so Im not sure if its passed or not. hopefully tonite all will be well.....

has the vet seen a stool sample?
any chance he ate something he shouldnt have?
has he actually been to the vet?

I would at least make an apt. and see the vet (bring poop if you can)


bulldogs ehh!