Why does a dog vomit blood?

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Sarah Johnson

Healthcare Technology Correspondent

Why does a dog vomit blood?

Causes of bloody vomiting in dogs:

1. Bleeding is generally believed to be caused by erosion and ulcers on the mucosal surface caused by inflammation of the dog’s oral mucosa. .

2. Bleeding caused by inflammation of the dog's nasal cavity, tumors in the oral cavity and nasal cavity, etc.

3. Bleeding occurs due to inflammation, erosion or ulcers on the mucosal surfaces of the dog’s esophagus, stomach, duodenum and other upper digestive tracts.

4. Dogs may vomit blood due to reasons such as damage to the digestive tract caused by accidentally eating foreign objects.

Solutions to dog vomiting with blood:

1. Generally, you need to try to use coagulation drugs to stop bleeding, and at the same time cooperate with antiemetics. Medications are given to stop vomiting.

2. It is generally necessary to check the hematocrit. If the blood volume is relatively low, a blood transfusion may be required to prevent the dog from being in danger of life due to excessive blood loss.

3. When the dog’s physical signs are relatively stable, a more comprehensive examination is required, including some more invasive examinations, such as endoscopy, laparotomy, etc., to determine the cause of the dog’s disease. More targeted drug treatment can then be implemented.