What causes an old Chihuahua to spit up blood specks? Is it serious?

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my little chichuawa is spitting up blood specks. Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 15 years and 8 months old | 120 lbs

Oneal Bogan, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hi there. A couple things could be happening with Chloe. Dental disease is common in older dogs, especially small breed dogs, and this could be causing some bleeding in her gums. It could also be an ulcer in the stomach causing blood to come up with saliva. I'd recommend a vet visit and start with a physical exam to get you an exact answer. Once your vet finds the cause, they can help treat the problem. Best of luck.

What causes an old Chihuahua to spit up blood specks? Is it serious?

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