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rectal bleeding

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my sisters yorkie was seen at a local emergeny vet for rectal bleeding, they sent her home with some antibiotics saying that it is a common gastro intestinal problem in little dogs, the dog is severely dehydrated, but my sister couldnt afford the 500 dollar payment for the emergency vet to keep her. the bleeding is now getting worse and my sister dosent know what to do, the blood comming out of the dogs rectum now looks like it has coffee grounds in it. any help would be appreciated

• Master Advisor Matthew says:

  September 01st, 2008 at 05:25 PM

  Hi

  This is a concern, gastroenteritis is still the most likely cause so keep giving the antibiotics. It may be something that is resistant to the antibiotic your sister was given though so if the dog is not responding to the medication then it needs to be taken back to the vet, possibly to try a different antibiotic.

  The dehydration is also worrying, so you should syringe plenty of water into the dogs mouth at the very least. If you can, use electrolyte solution instead of water (eg dioralyte sachets intended for humans, available at most pharmacies). This is a short term measure though, you need to take the dog to a vet really. Intravenous fluids would be far more effective.

  Good luck

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• Experienced Advisor Rae says:

  January 30th, 2009 at 10:40 PM

  Unfortuantely in small dogs this type of gastroenteritis (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis) can be deadly.

  They dehydrate quickly and usually require hospitalization and IV fluid therapy as well as antibiotics.

  I hope your sweetheart turns around quickly.

  (my miniature dachshund almost died from this, he was hospitalized for 3 days)

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