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My dog is bleeding, shaking, and peeing inside. Is he poisoned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Jack Russell Terrier | Male | neutered | 5 years and 8 months old | 13 lbs

My dog is acting very strange I came home and I found blood drops everywhere throughout the day he has not cut or anything I can see he's having trouble swallowing sometimes and is going to the bathroom all over my house which isn't like him. He's getting worse and isn't himself and he's shaking .he is drinking a lot of water and is eating. I have some people in my new neighborhood that are causing us problems could they have poisoned him

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on July 16th, 2017

Do not delay, take him to your veterinarian or to the nearest veterinary ER. If he has been poisoned, he may need supportive care. Blood work may be able to determine if it is a metabolic issue as opposed to poison, but there is no way to test for specific poisons.

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    Answered By Priyanka Thakkar, DVM

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    It's impossible to know if he has been poisoned. It sounds like he is really ill and should be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible to help find the source of the bleeding which could be from the bladder if he has a bladder stone or bladder infection. Take him to your nearest emergency hospital for an exam and further diagnostic to help diagnose what is making him sick. Good luck !

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