bright or light red in color and watery or watered down, then it is likely due to minor abrasion of the hard matter passing through the vent. This is something that is not serious and usually stops immediately, not leaving any lasting effects.

light and watery indicate the source to be very close to the vent, and likely somewhat of a 'surface scratch'.

If the blood were thicker, darker, and clumpy, then this would likely be much more serious and you should rush the animal to the vet.

Take care, Bci Joe
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Thanks and take care - Joe Rollo
'Tis not the stongest of the species that will eventually survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change' Charles Darwin

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