If you’ve noticed mucus or blood in your dog’s stool or blood in your dog’s urine, you may be wondering if it’s a cause for concern. Bloody diarrhea can be especially worrying. While these are ...

Possible causes of blood in stool include gastroenteritis, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, and more. Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. This article explains the ...

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog’s daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble pile in the grass holds clues about digestion, diet, hydration, and even ...

If you notice blood in the toilet bowl or on your toilet paper after a bowel movement, you’re likely to be concerned. There are many reasons your stool could contain blood, and while most causes are ...

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The presence of blood in the stool is usually dismissed as casually of piles, particularly to young adults, who may think that serious gastrointestinal disorders are only experienced at an older age.