The dog’s poop is black

The dog’s poop is black. It may be because there is more meat in the dog food, or it may be blood in the stool. If the dog food contains a lot of meat, the color of the dog food will be darker, and the color of the dog's stool will be darker. This is normal. Dogs with black blood in their stools mostly occur in upper gastrointestinal bleeding. After the blood is oxidized, their stools will turn asphalt color, sometimes accompanied by intestinal mucosa.

Causes of black stool in dogs

Parasite infection

It is common for dogs with parasite infection to have black stool. Because parasites will attach to the dog's intestines, causing damage to the intestinal wall and rupture of blood vessels. Therefore, owners must deworm their dogs regularly.

For example, swallowing foreign objects

Dogs that are more curious will swallow various sharp foreign objects, such as fishing lines and toys. They scratch the dog's intestines and cause the dog to become black. Convenience. If the foreign body is too large, it will cause intestinal blockage. If it causes intussusception, surgery will be necessary.

Gastroenteritis

Hemorrhagic gastroenteritis will cause black stool in dogs. The cause of hemorrhagic gastroenteritis in dogs is not yet known. Generally, dogs will suffer from vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools, and lethargy. They must be sent to the hospital for treatment in time!

Tumors

Generally occur in elderly dogs. Tumors in the workplace and colon can cause bloody stools.