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MELAENA

This information is provided by Provet for educational purposes only.

You should seek the advice of your veterinarian if your pet is ill as only he or she can correctly advise on the diagnosis and recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for your pet.

 

Note for Pet Owners

Melaena is a serious sign of disease, and veterinary advice should be sought as soon as possible.


Description
Dark (black), tarry faeces which contains blood. The colour of the blood is changed to very dark brown/black during passage through the gastrointestinal tract.


Occurrence
Any condition that results in haemorrhage into the small intestine lumen egs inflammation, damage and ulceration due to foreign bodies, cancer.

 

 

Last updated : October 2013

 
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