My puppy threw up bright red blood. Should I take her to the vet?

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My 9 month old puppy vomited up blood this morning. No blood clots but her bile was bright red. What should I do? Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Female | spayed | 8 months and 18 days old | 41 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Snowflake! Vomiting bright red blood is always a concern, so I would recommend taking her to the vet right away for an exam - she may have eaten something toxic, or could have a stomach ulcer, a foreign body that has caused some damage her to her stomach, or even a systemic bleeding disorder of some kind. If she has been vomiting multiple times in the last 24 hours, this can also sometimes cause blood in the vomiting due to irritation of the stomach and esophagus. Your vet can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help determine what is causing the bloody vomit, and get Snowflake started on appropriate treatment for the problem right away.

My puppy threw up bright red blood. Should I take her to the vet?

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