Black tarry stool — Possible causes
If your pet shows Black tarry stool, these are the conditions our knowledge base most commonly links it to. This is reference information, not a diagnosis.
If your pet shows severe or sudden signs, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Possible causes
Leptospirosis
CommonInfectious
Acute Kidney Injury
OccasionalOther
Addison Disease
OccasionalIdiopathic
Ibuprofen Toxicity
OccasionalToxic
Shock
OccasionalOther
Estrogen Toxicity in Ferrets
OccasionalToxic
Glycogen Storage Disease
OccasionalMetabolic
Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
OccasionalImmune Mediated
Aleutian Disease
OccasionalInfectious
Anaplasmosis
OccasionalInfectious
Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis
OccasionalInfectious
Macrorhabdiosis
OccasionalInfectious
Mast Cell Tumor
OccasionalNeoplastic
Von Willebrand Disease
OccasionalHereditary
Frequently asked questions
Black tarry stool — Possible causes
Leptospirosis、Acute Kidney Injury、Addison Disease、Ibuprofen Toxicity、Shock、Estrogen Toxicity in Ferrets、Glycogen Storage Disease、Immune-Mediated Thrombocytopenia
This article is for general education and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. If your pet is unwell, please consult a veterinarian.
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