A dog vomiting blood is suffering from a condition known as hematemesis. Hematemesis could be temporary, or it could be a sign of chronic gastrointestinal illness.
Dog Vomiting Blood Symptoms
Hematemesis could occur as a small amount of bright red blood (which usually indicates an injury in the mouth or throat), or as a quantity of dark, clotted blood, which could indicate a more serious gastrointestinal condition.
Some of the symptoms that might accompany your dog's vomiting of blood include:
- Weight loss
- Belching
- Bloating
- Excessive thirst
- Darkened stool
4 Acute Illnesses That Cause Dog Hematemesis
Here are some acute ailments that your vet will rule out before considering the possibility of a chronic condition:
1. Poisoning 2. Swallowing a foreign object 3. Drug reaction 4. Parasites
6 Chronic Illnesses That Cause Dog Hematemesis
Several chronic gastrointestinal and other ailments could cause your dog to vomit blood. They include:
1. Kidney disease 2. Liver disease 3. Motion sickness 4. Tumor 5. Obstruction of the bowel 6. Parasites