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Originally Posted by samanthac 1. Was this dog tested for parasites? And not just the vet looking at the stool sample, but sending it out to the lab to have it tested? Guiardia and coccidia are parasites that cannot be seen under a scope and can cause bloody diarreah and/or death if not treated
2. Was a CBC/chem screen blood test run on the dog? Its possible it could also be inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatitis or a host of other issues that could cause this.
3. The bloody diarreah is BAD. This is usually a sign of an intestinal blockage or intestinal disorder of some kind. Bloody diarreah is a serious thing and it seems like your vet simply dismissed it.
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His stool was tested at the vet's office. I think they can pick up Coccidia there b/c my germ. shep. had it once and they picked it up in her stool sample. Anyhow, they didn't do a CBC, but I have to admit I thought they might. Usually, they will just say whatever test they want to try and I say go ahead. I was thinking maybe I should ask for it, but then I didn't. So I will give them a call and see what they think. Thanks for your ideas. Very, very much appreciated!