What virus makes dogs poop blood?

During the days when we are with dogs, every subtle change of them tugs at our hearts. When we find blood in the dog's feces, the worry and anxiety are like a surging tide, instantly drowning us. Dogs' blood in the stool is by no means a trivial matter. It may be a dangerous signal that the body is attacked by a virus. At this moment, how much we hope to know immediately which viruses are threatening the health of our beloved dogs. ​

Canine parvovirus is a major enemy of dog health and one of the common culprits causing dogs to poop blood. This virus is highly contagious and is especially easy to target puppies. Once a dog is infected, the intestines become the hardest hit area. The virus will frantically destroy the intestinal mucosa, causing serious damage to the normal function of the intestines. The intestines, which were originally responsible for digestion and absorption of nutrients, become riddled with holes at this time. The dog began to vomit and diarrhea frequently, and the diarrhea was often mixed with shocking blood. Seeing the dog depressed and losing appetite due to illness, the owner's heart was full of heartache. Every time we see a dog lying weakly on the ground, its helpless eyes seem to be telling its owner about its physical discomfort. How we wish we could bear all this pain for it. Canine parvovirus is widely transmitted. Dogs may be infected through direct contact with each other or through contact with environments and objects contaminated by the virus. ​

Coronavirus should not be underestimated either. It is also extremely destructive to the dog's intestines. After being infected with coronavirus, the dog's intestines will become inflamed, the integrity of the intestinal wall will be destroyed, and then blood in the stool will be caused. Coronavirus is relatively tenacious in the environment and can survive for a long time. When a dog accidentally comes into contact with contaminated water, food or other objects, it may be infected. In addition to blood in the stool, sick dogs may also have symptoms such as fever, coughing, and difficulty breathing. It is no longer as lively as usual, and has no interest in playing. It just curls up quietly in the corner, as if it is struggling hard with the disease. The owner watched from the side, his heart full of anxiety and helplessness, and could only stroke the dog over and over again, hoping to give it some strength.​

Canine distemper virus is also a potential factor that causes blood in the stool of dogs. This virus is extremely harmful and can invade almost every system of the dog's body. When it invades the digestive system, the intestinal mucosa will ulcerate and bleed, resulting in symptoms of blood in the stool. The spread of canine distemper virus is extremely fast and has a high mortality rate. Infected dogs will not only have blood in the stool, but also have serious symptoms such as increased eye and nasal secretions and convulsions. Watching the dog's body trembling because of convulsions, our hearts are broken. Every convulsion is like a sharp blade, piercing the owner's heart. We seek medical treatment everywhere, not letting go of any hope that the dog can recover, just hoping that it can get rid of the pain as soon as possible. ​

In addition to the above viruses, there are some relatively rare but equally important viruses that may also cause blood in the stool of dogs. These viruses are like enemies hidden in the dark, and may attack the health of dogs at any time. Each virus is like a ruthless storm, sweeping the dog's body and bringing them endless pain. ​

When we find that the dog has blood in the stool, the torment in our hearts is beyond words. We can't wait to take the dog to the doctor, hoping to find the cause of the disease as soon as possible and restore the dog to health. While waiting for the diagnosis, every minute and every second seems extremely long. We will constantly recall the dog's recent behavior and diet, trying to find some clues from it. We will blame ourselves for not taking good care of the dog and not discovering its physical abnormalities in time. ​

Dogs are the closest companions in our lives. They accompany us every day with pure love. When they are tortured by viruses, we have the responsibility to provide them with a protective umbrella. Taking dogs for vaccination regularly is an important means to prevent these viral infections. It is like putting on a layer of solid armor for dogs, so that they can have more resistance when facing the invasion of viruses. At the same time, it is also our unshirkable responsibility to keep the dog's living environment clean and hygienic, and prevent them from contacting objects and environments that may be contaminated by viruses. ​

During the time we spend with dogs, we have witnessed their happiness and growth, and also felt the heart-wrenching pain when they are sick. Although the viruses that cause dogs to have bloody stools are scary, as long as we take good care of our dogs and do a good job of prevention, we can keep them away from these diseases.