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Expert: Charlotte Sherrell, DVM - 9/8/2008


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My Minature Schnauzer has a couple of loose bowels movements in the last few hours and a couple of them have had blood in them not alot but some and it is slimy she is not in pain or anything other than this today she has been normal acting, eating normal, playing normal ETC.  any explaination on this

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Lori -

It seems as though your dog is having a bout of colitis.  Have her examined by the veterinarian to help control dehydration and excessive blood loss.  Schnauzers are prone to bouts of colitis and it is wise to feed her a high quality diet.  Talk with your veterinarian to determine the best diet for your pet.

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

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Charlotte Sherrell, DVM

Expertise

General questions about the care and diseases of small animals

Experience

I've been in the practice of veterinary medicine for ten years; Medical Director of Humane Society for nine years

Organizations
American Veterinary Medical Association American Association of Feline Practitioners Association of Shelter Veterinarians

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B.S. Biology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Tuskegee University Extensive CE in Feline Medicine

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